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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burke think that Anna is on the barge?
(a) She is a castaway.
(b) She is the maid.
(c) She is the cook.
(d) She is there as Chris's woman.

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

3. What is the playwright's description of Anna when she first enters the bar?
(a) Short and redheaded.
(b) Brown hair and vibrant.
(c) Dressed like a nurse.
(d) Tall, handsome, and run-down in health.

4. What happened to the sailors' steamer in Act 2?
(a) The main sail broke.
(b) It had to be towed.
(c) It was wrecked.
(d) It ran out of coal.

5. What does Larry ask Chris when he orders a glass of wine?
(a) "Let me know if you need anything else."
(b) "Well, who's the blond?"
(c) "Is this small enough?"
(d) "When did you start drinking wine?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burke do to Chris when Chris attacks him?

2. When Burke is boasting about his strength and courage in Act 2, what does Anna say to him?

3. What is the relationship between Chris and Anna?

4. What is the name of the bar where Act 1 is set?

5. Why does Burke say he got so strong?

(see the answer key)

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