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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. When Mrs. Stevenson thinks about being alone that evening, what reference to time does she make and say that she cannot be alone any longer than that?
(a) A second.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) A minute.
(d) Hour.

2. What does Mrs. Stevenson call Duffy after she hangs up?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Ignoramus.
(c) Idiot.
(d) Nincompoop.

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 cannot be gone.
(b) He has to answer.
(c) Elbert, how could you.
(d) Surely he is still there.

4. What precinct does Sergeant Duffy work for?
(a) 43.
(b) 37.
(c) 29.
(d) 17.

5. What number does Mrs. Stevenson want the operator to get for her at the end of Act I, Part 4?
(a) Train station.
(b) Her doctor.
(c) Henchley Hospital.
(d) Her maid's number.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Stevenson respond at the beginning of Act I, Part 4, when the operator tells her her husband's number is busy?

2. What is the job of the person who is with Sergeant Duffy when he takes the call from Mrs. Stevenson in Act 1, Part 2?

3. In the telegram, when does Mrs. Stevenson's husband say that he will be back?

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson decide she is when she decides to make a second call after she heard the telegram read?

5. What does George plan to use to commit the murder?

(see the answer key)

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