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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job at sea does Burke mention as paying enough so he could afford a little house?
(a) Stokehole of a proper ship.
(b) Fixing sails.
(c) Polishing the tack.
(d) Scrubbing the deck.

2. What does Burke say he would give up if he found a girl to marry him?
(a) Drinking and roving about.
(b) Wearing boots in the house.
(c) His long hair.
(d) Smoking a pipe.

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

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

5. What color is Anna's hair?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Black.

6. What does Burke say he would rather be to Anna than anything else in the world?
(a) Her mentor.
(b) Friends.
(c) Her savior.
(d) Her teacher.

7. What does Anna want to learn more about from Marthy?
(a) Marthy's background.
(b) The best place to find a job.
(c) Her father's life.
(d) Her uncle's whereabouts.

8. What gesture does Chris make at the sea at the end of Act 2?
(a) Claps his hands with joy.
(b) Stands before it with open arms.
(c) Shakes his fist at it with bitter hatred.
(d) Bows to it reverentially.

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

10. What does Burke say about Anna when he first sees her?
(a) "When can I get on land?"
(b) "Where am I?"
(c) "Is it dreaming I am?"
(d) "Who are you?"

11. What does Chris ask Anna to get from the cabin in Act 2?
(a) Towel.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Utensils.

12. How does Anna feel about being out at sea in the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Dizzy.
(b) Sea sick.
(c) It makes her feel clean.
(d) Lightheaded.

13. How many women are in the bar when Anna arrives at the beginning of the play?
(a) One.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

14. Who do all the women in Chris's family marry?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Merchants.

15. What is Anna's opinion about the fog?
(a) It scares her.
(b) She doesn't like not seeing clearly.
(c) She loves it.
(d) It makes her feel wet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Anna help Burke move to at the end of Act 2?

3. What happened to the other sailors in the open boat?

4. What does Burke say men must be to wed girls like Anna?

5. What is a Bo'sun according to Chris?

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