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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. 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.

2. What does Mrs. Stevenson hear just as George is confirming his instructions from the 1st Man in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Bland buzzing signal.
(b) Scream.
(c) Bicycle bell.
(d) Doorbell.

3. Where does Mrs. Stevenson tell the operator in Act I, Part 1, that a woman is going to be murdered?
(a) In a house near a bridge.
(b) In an apartment.
(c) In a house near a river.
(d) In a car.

4. In Act I, Part 2, what did Sergeant Duffy get to eat?
(a) French crullers.
(b) Chicken noodle soup.
(c) Egg salad sandwich.
(d) Pocket sandwich.

5. Whose number if Mrs. Stevenson calling in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Doctor's office.
(b) Her husband's office.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be heard as the play begins?

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?

3. After Duffy say the police will take care of the matter, what does Mrs. Stevenson ask will be done?

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

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson do as she considers what she just heard on the phone between George and the 1st Man in Act I, Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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