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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 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) He cannot be gone.
(b) He has to answer.
(c) Surely he is still there.
(d) Elbert, how could you.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson do when Duffy says he has other matters to attend to?
(a) Slams the receiver hard.
(b) Twists her handkerchief.
(c) Yells at Duffy.
(d) Begins to cry.

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson say that her husband thinks about her?
(a) He is deeply in love with her.
(b) He is crazy about her and adores her.
(c) He will do anything for her because he loves her so much.
(d) He is infatuated with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Mrs. Stevenson her breakfast in the morning?

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

3. What time is it as Duffy tries to end the call with Mrs. Stevenson?

4. What does Mrs. Stevenson do as she thinks about being alone that evening?

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson decide she is when she decides to make a second call after she heard the telegram read?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who calls Mrs. Stevenson after she finishes speaking with the Third Operator?

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

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

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

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 to the Chief Operator right before she hangs up in Act I, Part 3?

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

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

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

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