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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say just before throwing herself into a chair and sobbing hysterically in Act 3?
(a) She feels sick.
(b) She cannot remember her mother.
(c) She hates men.
(d) Her favorite necklace is missing.

2. How many days were the sailors in the open boat?
(a) Twenty days.
(b) One day.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Five days.

3. What does Burke say he is going to do so he will never see Anna again?
(a) Move to New York.
(b) Never come to Boston again.
(c) Live in the jungle.
(d) Ship away on a boat to the other end of the world.

4. What does Larry suggest that Chris do after he arrives at the bar?
(a) Have another drink.
(b) Go round the corner for some beef stew.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Drink some water.

5. What does Anna do at the beginning of the play when Chris leaves the room and goes to order the wine?
(a) Picks up her bag and thinks about leaving.
(b) Writes a quick letter.
(c) Sits back and relaxes.
(d) Looks in a mirror and brushes her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Burke rowing the boat without any help?

2. Why does Burke think that Anna is on the barge?

3. Why does Anna want to stay out on the deck at night at the beginning of Act 2?

4. Why does Burke say he got so strong?

5. What does Burke say he would rather be to Anna than anything else in the world?

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