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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chris is talking to Anna with Marthy, how old does he think she is?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twelve.

2. What does Larry agree to hold for Chris?
(a) Telegram.
(b) Book.
(c) Pocket change.
(d) A letter.

3. What is the stage direction for when Anna drinks her drink at the end of Act 1?
(a) Takes one gulp and spits it out.
(b) Sips modestly at her drink.
(c) Downs her port at a gulp like a drink of whiskey.
(d) Puts a straw in the glass and sips.

4. What time does Chris say five bells is?
(a) Twelve thirty.
(b) Half past ten.
(c) Two o'clock.
(d) Six o'clock.

5. When Burke is boasting about his strength and courage in Act 2, what does Anna say to him?
(a) "You were so busy."
(b) "Gee, you hate yourself, don't you?"
(c) "The ocean must have been pretty."
(d) "You had enough time to yourself."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marthy reveal to Anna?

2. What does Larry ask Chris when he orders a glass of wine?

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

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

5. What harbor was Burke's steamer headed to?

(see the answer key)

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