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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. After listening to the telegram and trying to have the operator reach her husband's office, what does Mrs. Stevenson do?
(a) Sniffles.
(b) Grabs a handkerchief and wipes away tears.
(c) Sobs pityingly to herself.
(d) Whimpers.

2. Why does Mrs. Stevenson say that the operator has the trace the call in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Because Mrs. Stevenson wants her to.
(b) It is her civic duty.
(c) Because she needs to get it right.
(d) Because it is her job.

3. What is Mrs. Stevenson's maid too lazy to do?
(a) Replace the flowers.
(b) Bring up a breakfast tray.
(c) Vacuum.
(d) Clean the refrigerator.

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson do as she waits for the operator to connect the call at the beginning of Act I, Part 2?
(a) Sits up.
(b) Adjusts herself on her pillows and reaches for a handkerchief.
(c) Paces on the floor.
(d) Lays down.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Third Operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot put through the call that Mrs. Stevenson missed?

2. What are Mrs. Stevenson's movements like after hearing that her husband will not be home that evening?

3. Since what Sergeant Duffy ordered for lunch in Act I, Part 2, was not available, what does he wish had been brought to him to eat?

4. What does Duffy begin to do as Mrs. Stevenson says that she heard the plans of the men distinctly?

5. What is the house number where Mrs. Stevenson lives?

(see the answer key)

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