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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What line does the operator want the Chief Operator to pick up in Act I, Part 2?
(a) 15.
(b) 17.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

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

5. When the first operator answers, what part of the stage is lit?
(a) Right.
(b) Rear.
(c) Left.
(d) Front.

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

7. What time does the 1st Man say that a subway train crosses the bridge in Act I, Part 1?
(a) 11:15.
(b) 11.
(c) 10:15.
(d) 10.

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

9. Who is with Mrs. Stevenson in the house in Act I, Part 1?
(a) A maid.
(b) A housekeeper.
(c) A dog.
(d) No one.

10. How many times does the phone ring before someone at the Police Department picks it up in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

12. What does the 1st Man tell George about what light's will be on when George goes to the place where the 1st Man is sending him in Act I, Part 1?
(a) There will only be light from a fireplace.
(b) Only a kitchen light will be on.
(c) Only one light will be visible from the street.
(d) A light overlooking the backyard will be on.

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

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

15. 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) Sarcasm.
(d) Frustration.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the street where Mrs. Stevenson lives?

4. When Mrs. Stevenson reaches the operator in Act I, Part 1, how long has she been dialing Murray Hill?

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

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