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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Burke say he needs to drink in order to "wash that black kiss of yours off my lips"?
(a) Juice.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Listerine.
(d) Lemonade.

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

6. What does Chris go into his room and retrieve before he leaves the barge in Act 3?
(a) Sweater.
(b) His cap.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Gloves.

7. Why does Anna push Chris out of the way in Act 3?
(a) She doesn't want him interfering.
(b) She is trying to save him.
(c) She saw Burke was trying to hurt him.
(d) She is afraid for him.

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

9. What does Anna tell Burke has changed her in Act 3?
(a) A new hairstyle.
(b) Vitamins.
(c) Having time to meditate.
(d) The sea.

10. Why does Anna say that Burke has to go back to sea at the end of the play?
(a) She is taking a trip to China.
(b) They will need the money.
(c) She doesn't have a place for them to live yet.
(d) She wants to be alone.

11. What is the time when Act 4 begins?
(a) 12:00 am.
(b) 4 pm.
(c) 5:00 am.
(d) 9:00 pm.

12. What job did Chris get on a steamer that sets sail the next day?
(a) Bo'sun.
(b) Deckhand.
(c) Cook.
(d) Stoker.

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

14. What does Burke do to Chris when Chris attacks him?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Twists his arm behind his back.
(d) Trips him.

15. What is the setting at the opening of Act 3?
(a) Boston.
(b) New Bedford.
(c) Providence.
(d) Kennebunkport.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chris respond when Burke says to Anna "I'll be killing you now"?

2. When Chris takes off his coat and lets it drop on the floor, what does Anna discover in the pocket?

3. How many days have passed between the end of Act 3 and the beginning of Act 4?

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

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

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