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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sergeant Duffy react when Mrs. Stevenson announces that she wishes to report a murder?
(a) Waves the person in his office away.
(b) Is struck silent.
(c) Does a double-take.
(d) Grabs a pen and paper.

2. Where is the place located that the private patrolman goes when he leaves the neighborhood in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Fifth Avenue.
(b) Second Avenue.
(c) Fourth Avenue.
(d) First Avenue.

3. What can be heard as the play begins?
(a) Someone shouting.
(b) Children playing outside.
(c) Siren.
(d) Train.

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson look at as she gives the Chief Operator her phone number in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Nightstand.
(b) Bedroom door.
(c) Clock.
(d) Window.

5. What is the house number where Mrs. Stevenson lives?
(a) 53.
(b) 45.
(c) 2715.
(d) 1102.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Stevenson tell the operator in Act I, Part 1, that a woman is going to be murdered?

2. What is the person wearing who is with Sergeant Duffy when he takes the call from Mrs. Stevenson?

3. How old is the Chief Operator?

4. Why does the Chief Operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot trace the number?

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson do as she waits for the operator to connect the call at the beginning of Act I, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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