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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound does Mrs. Stevenson make when she throw herself back against the pillows?
(a) A sob.
(b) Soft cry.
(c) A whimper.
(d) A moan.

2. What is Mrs. Stevenson's maid too lazy to do?
(a) Replace the flowers.
(b) Vacuum.
(c) Bring up a breakfast tray.
(d) Clean the refrigerator.

3. What is Duffy's attitude as he listens to Mrs. Stevenson explain what she wants?
(a) Bored.
(b) Exasperated.
(c) Not too impressed.
(d) Frustrated.

4. What type of voice does the man have who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?
(a) Monotone.
(b) Quick and hurried.
(c) Dull and flat.
(d) Lively and pleasant.

5. How does the Third Operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot put through the call that Mrs. Stevenson missed?
(a) Gently.
(b) Impatiently.
(c) Firmly.
(d) Hurriedly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stevenson say when Duffy tells her that if she had not heard the call she would not be worried?

2. What is the prefix for Mrs. Stevenson's phone number?

3. After Duffy say the police will take care of the matter, what does Mrs. Stevenson ask will be done?

4. After Mrs. Stevenson tells Duffy when she became sick, what does he tell her?

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson call Duffy after she hangs up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stevenson say and do after the operator tells her that she cannot put through the calls that Mrs. Stevenson missed?

2. At the beginning of Act I, Part 4, what does Mrs. Stevenson say and do after getting a busy signal on her husband's number again?

3. How is the scene described where Duffy is sitting?

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson to do after trying her husband's office number again at the end of Act I, Part 4?

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson tell Duffy about her situation after he takes her name and address?

6. How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing the telegram her husband sent?

7. After speaking with Western Union, what sound can be heard outside and what does Mrs. Stevenson do?

8. What does Mrs. Stevenson say about her maid?

9. What does Duffy say about murders in the city?

10. What does Duffy tell Mrs. Stevenson when she says that the murder could take place in her neighborhood?

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