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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Martin, where does charity begin?
(a) At home.
(b) Over the hedge.
(c) At church.
(d) In the bedroom.

2. According to Mr. Smith, what are the names of the Watson children?
(a) Bobby and Bobby.
(b) John and Sherlock.
(c) Mary and Mary.
(d) Mary and Bobby.

3. Which character suddenly says, "I've been goosed."?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

4. Why did Mrs. Smith find no one at the door the third time the doorbell rang?
(a) Mr. Smith was hiding.
(b) Mr. Smith was in the kitchen.
(c) The Fire Chief was hiding.
(d) The Fire Chief was already in the kitchen.

5. According to the Fire Chief, who rang the doorbell the third time?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) No one.
(d) He did.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mary's poem, what was burning?

2. What information does Mr. Smith find missing from the paper?

3. What is unusual about the lighting at the end of the last scene?

4. What is the name of Mr. Martin's daughter?

5. Why does the Fire Chief refuse to visit the Vicar of Wakefield?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

2. How are nonsensical words used in the play?

3. Describe Mary.

4. Describe Mr. Martin.

5. What satirical elements exist in the play?

6. Describe the discussion that centers around Dr. Mackenzie-King.

7. How is the plot developed in the play?

8. Describe the setting of the play.

9. Describe the story of "The Cock."

10. Describe the Smith children.

(see the answer keys)

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