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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What noise does Chris make as he wrings his hands together and begins to weep in Act 3?
(a) A Laugh like a seal.
(b) Harsh growl.
(c) Clicking noises.
(d) He whimpers like a child.

2. What is the weather in Act 3?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Stormy.

3. What expression is Chris wearing when he returns to the cabin from his bedroom with his tin of beer?
(a) A look of gloominess.
(b) A tired one.
(c) He looks despondent.
(d) He is grinning.

4. What does Anna do to Chris when she tells him "Don't go to sleep, Old Man!"?
(a) Sings loudly to wake him up.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Shakes him violently by the shoulder.
(d) Claps her hands in front of his face.

5. What does Anna say to Burke about Chris going back to sea?
(a) She does not want him to leave.
(b) It is where he belongs.
(c) He is cursed and should stay inland.
(d) It is a great place to fish.

6. What religion does Burke ask if Anna is?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Buddhist.

7. What does Chris attack Burke with?
(a) Knife.
(b) Gun.
(c) Cane.
(d) Oar.

8. What does Anna say about her cousin Paul?
(a) She wants to send him a card.
(b) She misses him.
(c) He was good to her.
(d) She hated him.

9. What is Anna holding but not reading while sitting in the rocking chair in the cabin?
(a) Novel.
(b) Bible.
(c) Magazine.
(d) Newspaper.

10. What does Anna say just before throwing herself into a chair and sobbing hysterically in Act 3?
(a) She cannot remember her mother.
(b) She feels sick.
(c) She hates men.
(d) Her favorite necklace is missing.

11. When Chris returns to the cabin when Anna and Burke are embracing in Act 4, what expression first appears in his eye?
(a) Love.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Coldness.

12. What does Anna say she will have ready for them when they return from sea?
(a) A new suit.
(b) Proper gloves and scarves.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A little house.

13. What explanation does Burke give for why he and Chris were fighting?
(a) Money.
(b) Cards.
(c) The best name for the barge.
(d) They were arguing about Anna.

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

15. Why did Anna return to the cabin after buying a train ticket?
(a) To wait for Burke.
(b) She left her train ticket in her bureau.
(c) She forgot her suitcase.
(d) She wanted to leave a note for Chris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burke say he will take in place of Anna's oath if it turns out not to be a proper one?

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

3. What does Chris say he is sorry for when he returns to the cabin and sees Anna with her suitcase?

4. What does Burke say that he and Anna will be happy in spite of?

5. When does Burke say to Anna "To the divil with all other reasons then. They don't matter to me at all"?

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