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

2. What does Mrs. Stevenson eat or drink as the play begins?
(a) Pill.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Apple slice.
(d) Tea.

3. What is the street where Mrs. Stevenson lives?
(a) South Broadway Place.
(b) Manhattan Place.
(c) North Sutton Place.
(d) Broadway Ave.

4. What is Mrs. Stevenson's attitude when she tells Duffy that he needs to do more than check the call?
(a) Forceful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Imperious.
(d) High-handed.

5. What time is it as Duffy tries to end the call with Mrs. Stevenson?
(a) 10:15.
(b) About half past 10.
(c) 10:45.
(d) Nearly 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stevenson do after the operator tells her the number if busy in Act 1, Part 2?

2. How is Mrs. Stevenson described as she calls the operator after hearing the conversation between George and the 1st Man in Act I, Part 1?

3. What time does Mr. Stevenson say in the telegram that he is leaving?

4. What is on the mantel in Mrs. Stevenson's room?

5. Why does Mrs. Stevenson say that the operator has the trace the call in Act I, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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