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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marthy, what does Chris think of Anna?
(a) Thinks the world of her.
(b) Thinks she is probably alright.
(c) Wishes she weren't coming.
(d) Is skeptical about seeing her.

2. 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?"

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

4. What is the name of Chris's barge?
(a) The Simeon Winthrop.
(b) Anna.
(c) Rosalee.
(d) The Sea Serpent.

5. What is Larry reading behind the bar when Chris orders a glass of wine for Anna?
(a) Comics.
(b) Biology book.
(c) Novel.
(d) Newspaper.

6. What is Larry's job?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Cook.
(d) Bartender.

7. What is the relationship between Chris and Anna?
(a) Father/daughter.
(b) Second cousins.
(c) Uncle/niece.
(d) Grandfather/granddaughter.

8. What harbor was Burke's steamer headed to?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Boston.
(c) Miami.
(d) Newfoundland.

9. What is Chris's physical state when he is at the bar in the beginning of the play?
(a) He is exhausted.
(b) He feels ill.
(c) He has been drinking.
(d) He looks too heavy.

10. What reason does Chris give for never marrying again?
(a) He like living alone.
(b) He doesn't want to be tied down.
(c) He is scared of marriage.
(d) He loved his first wife too much.

11. What color eyes does Chris Christopherson have?
(a) Blue.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

12. What does Burke say men must be to wed girls like Anna?
(a) Real men with guts.
(b) Proper and refined.
(c) Well-respected.
(d) Friendly and helpful.

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

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

15. What did the veins in Burke's forearms look like when he first comes on board the barge?
(a) Bruised.
(b) Ruptured.
(c) Blue cords.
(d) Small.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Anna run away to?

2. How does Anna describe herself when she says she feels happy being at sea in Act 2?

3. What does Chris say about fog?

4. What does Burke say he would give up if he found a girl to marry him?

5. What does Chris call himself in Act 2 for bringing Anna on the voyage?

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