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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tone does Mrs. Stevenson use with the operator after she tells her the number is busy in Act I, Part 2?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Sarcasm.

2. 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) All downstairs lights are out.
(b) No lights are on.
(c) The outside lights are off.
(d) Only the porch light is on.

3. What tone does Mrs. Stevenson use when she demands that the operator trace the call she just heard?
(a) Imperious.
(b) Forceful.
(c) Bossy.
(d) Demanding.

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson do after the operator tells her the number if busy in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Grits her teeth.
(b) Taps a pencil on her nightstand.
(c) Slams the phone down.
(d) Clicks the receiver.

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

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

7. What is the name of the Chief Operator?
(a) Miss WIlder.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Miss Curtis.
(d) Mrs. Perkins.

8. Where is there a light in Mrs. Stevenson's room?
(a) Floor.
(b) Night table.
(c) Ceiling.
(d) Bookcase.

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

10. What does George plan to use to commit the murder?
(a) Knife.
(b) Pillow.
(c) Rope.
(d) Gun.

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

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

13. What type of furnishings are in Mrs. Stevenson's bedroom?
(a) Masculine and massive.
(b) Expensive and fussy.
(c) French provincial.
(d) Oak and maple.

14. 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) Angry.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Disgusted.

15. Where is George standing on the stage in Act I, Part 1?
(a) Right.
(b) Center.
(c) Rear.
(d) Left.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the operator look around when she says she will connect Mrs. Stevenson with the Chief Operator?

2. What is Mrs. Stevenson's husband's name?

3. What word does Mrs. Stevenson use to describe the fact that the Chief Operator will not trace the call?

4. In Act 1, Part 2, what did Sergeant Duffy order to eat?

5. What is the heavy-set man wearing as he speaks on the phone in Act I, Part 1?

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