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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What religion does Chris say his family was in Sweden?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Presbyterians.
(c) Methodists.
(d) Lutherans.

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) It is a great place to fish.
(d) He is cursed and should stay inland.

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

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

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

9. What does Anna call Chris when she is angry about him making things worse in Act 3?
(a) A devil.
(b) Mean.
(c) A Pest.
(d) Fool.

10. What does Chris knock over when he attacks Burke?
(a) Table.
(b) Vase.
(c) Chair.
(d) Bench.

11. What does Anna say to Burke after she has kissed him in Act 3?
(a) "Are you ready to go out now?"
(b) "Hello."
(c) "Let's get married."
(d) "Good-by."

12. What is Burke wearing at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Shorts.
(b) Swimming trunks.
(c) Sailor outfit.
(d) Cheap blue suit.

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

14. What does Anna accuse Burke and Chris of treating her like when they are arguing over whom is going to give her orders.
(a) A doll.
(b) A piece of furniture.
(c) The baby of the family.
(d) A strong person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 3, who does Chris blame for having to learn about Anna's past?

2. What expression does Anna have in her eyes as she looks at Burke when he is rushing toward her in Act 3?

3. What does Burke call Chris when Chris grasps Burke by the arm at the end of Act 3?

4. What is the time when Act 4 begins?

5. What does Chris see when he looks out the cabin window into the night at the end of the play?

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