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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the telegram state that Mrs. Stevenson's husband is going?
(a) Providence.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Hartford.

2. What operator does Mrs. Stevenson dial when making a second phone call after she receives the telegram?
(a) Chief.
(b) Long distance.
(c) Information.
(d) Business.

3. How is Mrs. Stevenson described as she calls the operator after hearing the conversation between George and the 1st Man in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Frightened and frustrated.
(b) Unnerved and breathless.
(c) Worried.
(d) Scared.

4. What can be heard as the play begins?
(a) Someone shouting.
(b) Siren.
(c) Train.
(d) Children playing outside.

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson eat or drink as the play begins?
(a) Pill.
(b) Apple slice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Stevenson's husband address her in the telegram he sends?

3. After listening to the telegram and trying to have the operator reach her husband's office, what does Mrs. Stevenson do?

4. What is the house number where Mrs. Stevenson lives?

5. How is the Chief Operator described?

(see the answer key)

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