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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. What sound does Mrs. Stevenson make when she throw herself back against the pillows?
(a) A sob.
(b) A moan.
(c) Soft cry.
(d) A whimper.

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

3. What time is it as Duffy tries to end the call with Mrs. Stevenson?
(a) About half past 10.
(b) 10:15.
(c) Nearly 11.
(d) 10:45.

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson call Duffy after she hangs up?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Nincompoop.
(c) Ignoramus.
(d) Idiot.

5. What is the name of Mrs. Stevenson's maid?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Betty.
(d) Eloise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Stevenson's attitude when she tells Duffy that he needs to do more than check the call?

2. In Act I, Part 4, how long does Mrs. Stevenson learn that her husband has tried calling her?

3. What does Duffy do after Mrs. Stevenson hangs up?

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson think the police should do?

5. How long ago does Mrs. Stevenson say that she heard the call about a murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Duffy tries to end the call with Mrs. Stevenson, what does she ask him to do?

2. What does Mrs. Stevenson say when the phone rings again after she has been speaking with the Third Operator?

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

4. At the beginning of Act I, Part 4, what does Mrs. Stevenson say and do after getting a busy signal on her husband's number again?

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

6. What does Mrs. Stevenson tell Duffy about her situation after he takes her name and address?

7. What does Duffy say about murders in the city?

8. How is the scene described where Duffy is sitting?

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

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

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