Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat

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Mr and Mrs Bixby live in a large apartment in New York City.

• True

• False

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Describe Mrs Bixby's monthly routine.

Who says this to whom?

"But you mustn't ever expect me to come too."

• Mrs Bixby to the Colonel

• The Colonel to his servant

• Mr Bixby to his wife

• Mrs Bixby to her husband

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Describe the Colonel.

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Why don't Mrs Bixby and the Colonel get bored of each other?

• They meet very little.

• They go on amazing trips together.

• They have lots of interesting plans.

Who says this to whom?

"My God! It can't be true!"

• Mr Bixby to himself

• The Colonel to his servant

• Mrs Bixby to herself

• Mr Bixby to his secretary

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How does the coat make Mrs Bixby feel when she tries it on?

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What does the Colonel's note say?

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Why can't Mrs Bixby bring the coat home?

• her husband will be suspicious.

• she can't account for how she got it.

• her aunt will see it and want to wear it.

• her husband's secretary might steal it.

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What does Mrs Bixby say at the pawnbroker's shop?

• If only I had a watch on me or a ring.

• It goes in the books.

• I only want to borrow enough money to help me until Monday.

• You don't have to put the name and address, do you?