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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number is Mrs. Stevenson dialing as the play begins?
(a) 7-1492.
(b) 4-0098.
(c) 5-0041.
(d) 3-0067.

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

3. In Act 1, Part 2, what did Sergeant Duffy order to eat?
(a) Vegetable soup.
(b) Jelly doughnuts.
(c) Chicken salad sandwich.
(d) Ham sandwich.

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

5. How is the Chief Operator described?
(a) Kind and efficient.
(b) No-nonsense.
(c) Pleasant, but firm.
(d) Efficient and pleasant.

6. Where on the stage is the Second Operator seated?
(a) Left.
(b) Rear.
(c) Right.
(d) Center.

7. How does Mrs. Stevenson end the call with the Chief Operator?
(a) Berates the operator.
(b) Yells at the operator.
(c) Throws the phone.
(d) Slams the receiver.

8. What is the person wearing who is with Sergeant Duffy when he takes the call from Mrs. Stevenson?
(a) Cap and apron.
(b) Uniform.
(c) Fur coat.
(d) White blouse and navy skirt.

9. Why does Mrs. Stevenson say that the operator has the trace the call in Act I, Part 2?
(a) It is her civic duty.
(b) Because Mrs. Stevenson wants her to.
(c) Because she needs to get it right.
(d) Because it is her job.

10. What does Mrs. Stevenson accuse the operator of doing after the operator tells her that the number is busy in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Dial correctly.
(b) Dial incorrectly.
(c) Ignoring her.
(d) Not listen.

11. 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?
(a) Lies back on her pillows.
(b) Struggles to sit up.
(c) Pulls her covers over her head.
(d) Tries to get out of bed.

12. When Mrs. Stevenson reaches the operator in Act I, Part 1, how long has she been dialing Murray Hill?
(a) An hour.
(b) 1/2 an hour.
(c) 3/4 of an hour.
(d) 1/4 hour.

13. What is Mrs. Stevenson's maiden name?
(a) Jones.
(b) Smythe.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Phillips.

14. 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) Demanding.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Tired.

15. Where is George speaking on the phone in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Library.
(b) Phone booth.
(c) Office.
(d) Gas station.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What line does the operator want the Chief Operator to pick up in Act I, Part 2?

3. 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?

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

5. Whose number if Mrs. Stevenson calling in Act I, Part 1?

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