Q1: Who wrote the humorous play about Mary Shaw?
Ans: G.C. Thornley.
Q2: What does Mary want to do when guests visit?
Ans: Talk to them and be polite.
Q3: Who teaches Mary how to speak politely?
Ans: Her mother, Mrs. Shaw.
Q4: What does Mrs. Shaw ask Mary to do before the guests arrive?
Ans: Put away a coat to keep the room tidy.
Q5: Who are the two guests visiting the Shaw family?
Ans: Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee.
Q6: What advice does Mrs. Shaw give Mary about talking to guests?
Ans: Be kind, say happy things, laugh, and start conversations.
Q7: What mistake does Mary make about Mrs. Harding’s children?
Ans: She says they’re beautiful, but Mrs. Harding has no children.
Q8: What profession does Mary accidentally mock?
Ans: Bankers, not knowing Mrs. Harding’s brother is one.
Q9: How does Mary insult the guests’ clothing?
Ans: She accidentally criticises their clothing choices.
Q10: What habits does Mary criticise that match the guests’ behaviours?
Ans: Staying in bed and calling doctors.
Q11: What does Mary say about dogs that upsets Mrs. Harding?
Ans: She criticises a dog that belongs to Mrs. Harding.
Q12: What hobbies does Mary mock that the Harding family enjoys?
Ans: Horse riding and shooting.
Q13: What does Mrs. Shaw teach Mary to say when the guests start to leave?
Ans: “Must you go? Can’t you stay?”
Q14: What does Mary say when the guests are leaving?
Ans: “Oh, must you stay? Can’t you go?”
Q15: What is one moral of the play?
Ans: Think before speaking to avoid hurting others’ feelings.