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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When making a second call after receiving the telegram, how does Mrs. Stevenson lift the receiver?

5. What system did Mrs. Stevenson hear the call on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anticipation of what will happen builds as the play proceeds. How does the author use suspense to build tension in the play? What is the purpose and use of suspense and how does it engage readers?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Stevenson is the protagonist in the play. Describe the antagonist(s) in the play and their role in creating conflict and tension.

Essay Topic 3

There are internal and external conflicts in the play. What are the main conflicts in the play? Are most of the conflicts internal or external? How are conflicts developed? How are those conflicts resolved?

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