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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stevenson decide she is when she decides to make a second call after she heard the telegram read?
(a) Due.
(b) Needy.
(c) Entitled.
(d) Deserving.

2. Who brings Mrs. Stevenson her breakfast in the morning?
(a) Her maid.
(b) The cook.
(c) A friend.
(d) Her husband.

3. After Mrs. Stevenson tells Duffy when she became sick, what does he tell her?
(a) She will be just fine.
(b) There is nothing to worry about.
(c) Her husband will probably be home soon.
(d) She should call her maid.

4. After listening to the telegram, what does Mrs. Stevenson say after the operator tells her that there is no answer at her husband's office?
(a) Elbert, how could you.
(b) He cannot be gone.
(c) Surely he is still there.
(d) He has to answer.

5. How long ago does Mrs. Stevenson say that she heard the call about a murder?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 6 minutes.
(c) 8 minutes.
(d) 7 minutes.

6. What is Mrs. Stevenson's maid too lazy to do?
(a) Vacuum.
(b) Clean the refrigerator.
(c) Replace the flowers.
(d) Bring up a breakfast tray.

7. How does Mrs. Stevenson describe her maid's weight?
(a) 185.
(b) 300 pounder.
(c) 275.
(d) 200 pounder.

8. What does the man offer to do who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?
(a) Deliver the telegram.
(b) Read the message again.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Call someone to be with her.

9. What operator does Mrs. Stevenson dial when making a second phone call after she receives the telegram?
(a) Chief.
(b) Information.
(c) Long distance.
(d) Business.

10. What is Mrs. Stevenson's attitude when she tells Duffy that he needs to do more than check the call?
(a) Imperious.
(b) Forceful.
(c) High-handed.
(d) Angry.

11. What does Duffy do when he learns a murder has not yet been committed?
(a) Motions for another officer to come in the room.
(b) Grips phone tightly.
(c) Relaxes, sighs, and takes lunch from bag.
(d) Gets up and paces.

12. How does Duffy describe the clue that Mrs. Stevenson gave him?
(a) Indefinite.
(b) Useless.
(c) Minute.
(d) Vague.

13. Where does the man work who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?
(a) An accounting office.
(b) Western Union.
(c) Police station.
(d) Her husband's office.

14. What sound can be heard as Mrs. Stevenson picks up the phone to call again at the end of Act I, Part III?
(a) Siren.
(b) Door opening.
(c) Door closing.
(d) Train.

15. How does the Third Operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot put through the call that Mrs. Stevenson missed?
(a) Gently.
(b) Firmly.
(c) Hurriedly.
(d) Impatiently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What number does Mrs. Stevenson want the operator to get for her at the end of Act I, Part 4?

2. What type of voice does the man have who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?

3. What bridge is Mrs. Stevenson's house near?

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson do after hearing that her husband will not be home that evening right before she makes a call to the operator again?

5. Where does the lunch counter attendant have a fork?

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