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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burke say he would believe about Anna if he were sure she is telling him the truth in Act 4?
(a) That she just got a job as a newspaper delivery girl.
(b) That she went to college.
(c) That she has changed.
(d) That she is still nineteen.

2. What does Chris say he is sorry for when he returns to the cabin and sees Anna with her suitcase?
(a) For everything he did wrong in her life.
(b) For forgetting her dinner.
(c) For barging in without knocking.
(d) For knocking over her chair.

3. What did Burke's mother give him when he was young that he says brings him good luck.
(a) Crucifix.
(b) Medal.
(c) Rabbit foot.
(d) Crystals.

4. Why does Anna think it is funny when Burke tells her he signed up to work on a steamer?
(a) Because she thought he was going to work inland.
(b) It is the same one Chris will be working on.
(c) She cannot see him working as a sailor.
(d) She is boarding the same steamer for a ride to the next port.

5. What does Anna say it is time for Burke and Chris to do at the end of Act 4?
(a) Repair the barge.
(b) Sing together.
(c) Kiss and make up.
(d) Go out to get some dinner.

6. Where does Anna go when she leaves the cabin after she tells Chris she will not marry Burke?
(a) End of the dock.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Movies.
(d) Bar.

7. Where did Burke's picture appear in Boston?
(a) Boston Magazine.
(b) The newspapers.
(c) On television.
(d) Billboard.

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

9. What does Chris say is a million times worse than being a sailor?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Stoker.
(c) Hardware store owner.
(d) Big city businessman.

10. What sounds can be heard at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Whistles of steamers.
(b) Shouting of sailors.
(c) Sea gulls.
(d) Seals barking.

11. What does Burke have in his hands when he rushes toward Anna in Act 3?
(a) Scissors.
(b) Book.
(c) Knife.
(d) Chair.

12. What caused the red bruise on Burke's forehead?
(a) Fighting.
(b) His hat was too tight.
(c) Sunburn.
(d) Ran into a door.

13. When Chris interrupts Anna and Burke's embrace in Act 4, what does Burke do?
(a) Has a coughing fit.
(b) Shakes Chris's hand.
(c) Steps toward Chris in a threatening manner.
(d) Is so startled he falls over.

14. Where is Cape Town located?
(a) Greece.
(b) Africa.
(c) South America.
(d) Russia.

15. Who is the last character on stage at the end of Act 3?
(a) The deckhand.
(b) Anna.
(c) Burke.
(d) Chris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna say about her cousin Paul?

2. What does Burke promise Anna so she will not be alone for too long?

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

4. What does Anna say just before throwing herself into a chair and sobbing hysterically in Act 3?

5. What does Chris do after Anna says to him he should have had her with him when she was a child?

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