Mr Jones and Mr Brown work in the same office. One day, Mr Jones says to Mr Brown, “I will have a small party at our house on Monday evening. Would you and your wife like to come?” Mr Brown says, “Thank you very much. I'd love to, but let me ask my wife first.”

　　So Mr Brown goes to the other room and telephones his wife. Then he comes back and looks very worried.

　　“What's the matter?” asks Mr Jones. “Is your wife there at home?”

　　“No,” answers Mr Brown. “She isn't there. My small son answers the telephone. I say to him, 'Is your mother there, David?' and he answers, 'No, she isn't in the house.' 'Where is she?' I ask. 'She is somewhere outside.' 'What's she doing?'

　　'She is looking for me.'”

(1) Who is going to have a party?

[　　]

A．Mr Jones.

B．Mr Brown.

C．Mrs Brown.

(2) Would Mr Brown like to go to the party?

[　　]

A．Yes, he'd love to.

B．No, he wouldn't.

C．We don't know.

(3) What does Mr Brown want to do before he gives an answer to Mr Jones?

[　　]

A．Go back home.

B．Telephone his son.

C．Ask Mrs Brown.

(4) What is Mrs Brown doing?

[　　]

A．She is playing cards with her son at home.

B．She is out somewhere looking for her son.

C．She's buying things in the supermarket.

(5) Can Mr Brown give Mr Jones an answer right now?

[　　]

A．No, he can't.

B．Yes, he can.

C．We don't know.
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