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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chris asks Larry if he thinks Anna is a pretty girl, how does Larry respond?
(a) "She's not my type."
(b) "Sure! A peach."
(c) "Beautiful!"
(d) "I didn't see her."

2. How tall is Burke?
(a) Six feet.
(b) Six feet four inches.
(c) Five feet six inches.
(d) Five feet nine inches.

3. What does Burke say he is going to do so he will never see Anna again?
(a) Ship away on a boat to the other end of the world.
(b) Never come to Boston again.
(c) Move to New York.
(d) Live in the jungle.

4. Why does Anna want to stay out on the deck at night at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) She wants to look at the lighthouse.
(b) She wants to think about things.
(c) She is hoping for a chance to see a whale.
(d) She wants to pray.

5. What does Burke call Chris when Chris grasps Burke by the arm at the end of Act 3?
(a) Saint.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Old ape.
(d) Old guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marthy describe Chris to Anna?

2. What job at sea does Burke mention as paying enough so he could afford a little house?

3. What does Anna do at the beginning of the play when Chris leaves the room and goes to order the wine?

4. What news does Burke tell Chris in the cabin when Anna is not there?

5. What does Burke say about Anna when he first sees her?

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