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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In the telegram, when does Mrs. Stevenson's husband say that he will be back?
(a) Tomorrow morning.
(b) Tomorrow afternoon.
(c) Two days.
(d) Next week.

4. How does Mrs. Stevenson's husband address her in the telegram he sends?
(a) Sweetheart.
(b) Honey.
(c) Precious.
(d) Darling.

5. What is the man wearing who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?
(a) Eye-shade and shirtsleeves.
(b) Ball cap and t-shirt.
(c) Sports jacket and slacks.
(d) Suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duffy begin to do as Mrs. Stevenson says that she heard the plans of the men distinctly?

2. What does Duffy do when he learns a murder has not yet been committed?

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

4. What does the lunch counter attendant bring Duffy while he is speaking to Mrs. Stevenson?

5. Where does the telegram state that Mrs. Stevenson's husband is going?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Stevenson say to the Chief Operator right before she hangs up in Act I, Part 3?

2. Who is the telegram from that Mrs. Stevenson receives, and what does it say?

3. How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing the telegram her husband sent?

4. After speaking with Western Union, what sound can be heard outside and what does Mrs. Stevenson do?

5. Why does the operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot put through the missed calls Mrs. Stevenson received?

6. What does Mrs. Stevenson say and do after the operator tells her that she cannot put through the calls that Mrs. Stevenson missed?

7. What does Mrs. Stevenson say about her daily schedule?

8. What does Mrs. Stevenson say about her maid?

9. What does the delivery boy tell Duffy he brought him, and why is Duffy frustrated with what the delivery boy brought?

10. As Duffy opens his coffee container, what does Mrs. Stevenson tell him that he should do?

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