The Telephone Mix Up

Which one is true about Mrs. Kane?

• She is Meg's mother.

• She connects the calls in Centerburg.

• She is sick.

• She has a sick goat.

What happened on the first afternoon that the Ericksens had a telephone?

• They got confused and thought Mr. Turner needed a doctor.

• They understood everything Mrs. Kane said very clearly.

• They did not get any phone calls.

How did people feel about telephones when they came to the town of Centerburg?

• Everyone was excited about the benefits of the telephone.

• Many people thought that telephones were not useful.

• Dr. Ericksen thought that the telephone would cause too many problems.

• Many thought that people would stop visiting each other.

What was the telephone mix-up?

• The telephone got delivered to the wrong house.

• Dr. Ericksen was upset because he didn't want a phone and he got one anyway.

• Instead of calling a veterinarian, they called a people Dr. to help a sick goat.

“Hello, may I speak to Mr. Black, please?” – “_____”

• I think so

• Hold on, please

• Goodbye

What was the main cause of the telephone mix-up in Centerburg?

• A) Miscommunication between the operator and the caller

• B) Faulty telephone lines

• C) Incorrect phone numbers listed in the directory

• D) A prank call

Who was responsible for connecting calls in Centerburg?

• A) Mrs. Kane

• B) Mr. Ericksen

• C) Dr. Turner

• D) Mr. Black

What was the initial reaction of the townspeople to the new telephone system?

• A) Excitement and curiosity

• B) Fear and suspicion

• C) Indifference

• D) Anger and frustration

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'The Telephone Mix Up'?

• A) The challenges of new technology

• B) The importance of clear communication

• C) The humor in everyday life

• D) The value of community

What lesson can be learned from the telephone mix-up incident?

• A) Always double-check information

• B) Technology is unreliable

• C) Trust your instincts

• D) Avoid using telephones