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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act I, Part 2, what ailment does Sergeant Duffy say that he has?
(a) Ulcers.
(b) Gout.
(c) Headache.
(d) Indigestion.

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

3. What does Mrs. Stevenson look at as she gives the Chief Operator her phone number in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Bedroom door.
(b) Clock.
(c) Nightstand.
(d) Window.

4. Where does the private patrolman go when the leaves the neighborhood in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Drive-in.
(b) Diner.
(c) Bar.
(d) Restaurant.

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

6. What is George to be sure of before he goes to the place the 1st Man is sending him in Act I, Part 1?
(a) No lights are on.
(b) The outside lights are off.
(c) Only the porch light is on.
(d) All downstairs lights are out.

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

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

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

10. What is the house number where Mrs. Stevenson lives?
(a) 1102.
(b) 53.
(c) 2715.
(d) 45.

11. In Act I, Part 1, when does the 1st Man say that the coast will be clear?
(a) Tonight.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Tomorrow night.
(d) Tomorrow morning.

12. How does Mrs. Stevenson act when she is asked to give the Chief Operator her phone number in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Angry.

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

14. What is the heavy-set man wearing as he speaks on the phone in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Suit jacket.
(b) Overcoat.
(c) Hat.
(d) Jacket.

15. From where does the Chief Operator find a pencil to write down information from Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Desk organizer.
(b) Drawer.
(c) Hair-do.
(d) Pencil cup holder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sergeant Duffy react when Mrs. Stevenson announces that she wishes to report a murder?

2. What word is used to describe Mrs. Stevenson?

3. What number is Mrs. Stevenson dialing as the play begins?

4. Where is the heavy-set man speaking on the phone in Act I, Part 1?

5. What is Mrs. Stevenson's phone number?

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