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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) 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.

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

3. What sound does Mrs. Stevenson make after she is told her husband's number is busy?
(a) Small scream.
(b) Sob.
(c) Short cry.
(d) Whimper.

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

5. What does the lunch counter attendant bring Duffy while he is speaking to Mrs. Stevenson?
(a) Cherry turnovers.
(b) Blueberry turnovers.
(c) Blueberry pie.
(d) Apple pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Third Operator tell Mrs. Stevenson that she cannot put through the call that Mrs. Stevenson missed?

2. What is the name of Mrs. Stevenson's maid?

3. After Duffy say the police will take care of the matter, what does Mrs. Stevenson ask will be done?

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

5. How does Mrs. Stevenson respond at the beginning of Act I, Part 4, when the operator tells her her husband's number is busy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Duffy tell Mrs. Stevenson when she says that the murder could take place in her neighborhood?

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

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson do after ending her call with Duffy?

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. How does the call end with the Western Union messenger?

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