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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Duffy do when he learns a murder has not yet been committed?
(a) Gets up and paces.
(b) Motions for another officer to come in the room.
(c) Relaxes, sighs, and takes lunch from bag.
(d) Grips phone tightly.

2. What tone does Mrs. Stevenson use when the operator quickly says she will try to dial the number for her in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Sarcastic.
(c) Tired.
(d) Demanding.

3. What does Duffy do after Mrs. Stevenson hangs up?
(a) Arranges for more patrol cars in suspicious neighborhoods.
(b) Eats his pie.
(c) Leaves the office.
(d) Starts issuing bulletins.

4. What is the person wearing who is with Sergeant Duffy when he takes the call from Mrs. Stevenson?
(a) White blouse and navy skirt.
(b) Fur coat.
(c) Uniform.
(d) Cap and apron.

5. What word does Mrs. Stevenson use to describe the fact that the Chief Operator will not trace the call?
(a) Idiotic.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Inefficient.
(d) Negligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sergeant Duffy react when Mrs. Stevenson announces that she wishes to report a murder?

2. What is Duffy's attitude as he listens to Mrs. Stevenson explain what she wants?

3. What sound can be heard as Mrs. Stevenson picks up the phone to call again at the end of Act I, Part III?

4. How does the operator look around when she says she will connect Mrs. Stevenson with the Chief Operator?

5. What does Duffy reach for as he tells Mrs. Stevenson not to worry?

(see the answer key)

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