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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound can be heard as Mrs. Stevenson picks up the phone to call again at the end of Act I, Part III?
(a) Train.
(b) Siren.
(c) Door closing.
(d) Door opening.

2. In Act I, Part 2, when Mrs. Stevenson is talking with the Chief Operator, how long has it been since Mrs. Stevenson heard the two men talking?
(a) At least 5 minutes.
(b) 7 minutes.
(c) 4 minutes.
(d) About 10 minutes.

3. What does Duffy do while Mrs. Stevenson talks and explains about the call she overheard?
(a) Twirls the cord of the phone.
(b) Does some paperwork.
(c) Pays the attendant.
(d) Doodles on a pad of paper.

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson think the police should do?
(a) Search the entire city.
(b) Come to her house.
(c) Station extra patrolmen on her street.
(d) Call the telephone company.

5. What tone does Mrs. Stevenson use when the operator quickly says she will try to dial the number for her in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Tired.
(c) Demanding.
(d) Frustrated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duffy reach for as he tells Mrs. Stevenson not to worry?

2. What is Duffy's attitude as he listens to Mrs. Stevenson explain what she wants?

3. What sound does Mrs. Stevenson make when she throw herself back against the pillows?

4. What word does Mrs. Stevenson use to describe the fact that the Chief Operator will not trace the call?

5. How many times does the phone ring before someone at the Police Department picks it up in Act 1, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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