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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burke describe as "quick and clane"?
(a) Death by shark attack.
(b) His leg operation.
(c) Having his tooth pulled.
(d) Death at sea for a sailor.

2. What does Chris say will help Anna get strong and healthy?
(a) Getting a massage.
(b) Going to a resort.
(c) Spending some time on the barge at sea.
(d) Traveling to the Bahamas.

3. What does Chris blame for his not being able to visit Anna when she was young?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Couldn't get a train ticket.
(c) Too busy.
(d) The sea.

4. What does Anna say to Chris when he comes on to the deck of the barge when she and Burke are talking in Act 2?
(a) She is friendly.
(b) She invites him to join them.
(c) She acts jealous of his attention to Burke.
(d) She resents his bullying tone.

5. How does Larry respond when Chris orders a drink for himself at the end of Act 1?
(a) "What? You don't want a larger size?"
(b) "You're done."
(c) "She's reformin' you already."
(d) "Good choice!"

6. How does Marthy describe Chris to Anna?
(a) He is losing his memory.
(b) He is a good guy.
(c) He is mean.
(d) He is unfair.

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

8. What is Mat Burke wearing when Anna first sees him?
(a) Dirty dungarees.
(b) Long underwear.
(c) Shirt and nice pair of pants.
(d) Shorts and sandals.

9. What does Chris call the men in his family who chose to become sailors?
(a) Rich.
(b) Smart.
(c) Fools.
(d) Brave.

10. What happened to the other sailors in the open boat?
(a) They couldn't stand up.
(b) They had broken arms or fingers.
(c) They were unconscious.
(d) They didn't know how to row.

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

12. How does Anna act when Chris returns with her drink in Act 1?
(a) Hastily dries her eyes and tries to smile.
(b) Jumps up from her chair to help him.
(c) Claps her hands.
(d) Says "Yum!"

13. What does Chris first suggest Anna should order when she says she is thirsty in the bar?
(a) Root beer.
(b) Sas'prilla.
(c) Gatorade.
(d) Vitamin Water.

14. What kind of wine does Chris order for Anna in the bar when they are first reunited?
(a) Port wine.
(b) Chablis.
(c) Chianti.
(d) Sauvignon Blanc.

15. In what season does the beginning of the play take place?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Anna pushes Burke away from her?

2. What is the first question that Marthy asks Anna at the bar?

3. Why does Burke say he got so strong?

4. What is Anna's reaction when she first sees Burke seated on the deck?

5. How tall is Burke?

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