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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Stevenson's husband address her in the telegram he sends?
(a) Honey.
(b) Sweetheart.
(c) Darling.
(d) Precious.

2. What operator does Mrs. Stevenson dial when making a second phone call after she receives the telegram?
(a) Long distance.
(b) Business.
(c) Information.
(d) Chief.

3. After listening to the telegram, what does Mrs. Stevenson say after the operator tells her that there is no answer at her husband's office?
(a) He has to answer.
(b) Elbert, how could you.
(c) He cannot be gone.
(d) Surely he is still there.

4. What tone does Duffy use when he tells Mrs. Stevenson that the police will take care of the matter?
(a) Authoritative.
(b) Bored.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Firm.

5. What is the person carrying who is with Sergeant Duffy when he takes the call from Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Notepad.
(b) Brown paper parcel.
(c) Purse.
(d) Files.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duffy do after Mrs. Stevenson says that the call cannot be traced if the parties are no longer talking?

2. What does Mrs. Stevenson look at as she gives the Chief Operator her phone number in Act I, Part 2?

3. What is Mrs. Stevenson's attitude when she tells Duffy that he needs to do more than check the call?

4. How does Duffy describe the clue that Mrs. Stevenson gave him?

5. How does Mrs. Stevenson act when she is asked to give the Chief Operator her phone number in Act I, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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