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

2. What is Mrs. Stevenson's maid too lazy to do?

3. What bridge is Mrs. Stevenson's house near?

4. How does Mrs. Stevenson describe her maid's weight?

5. How does Mrs. Stevenson rise in her bed after hearing that her husband will not be home that evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Mrs. Stevenson to do after trying her husband's office number again at the end of Act I, Part 4?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Stevenson lets people know exactly how she feels, and she does not hesitate to mention if someone is not doing a good job. How does Mrs. Stevenson vent her emotions? How does the way that Mrs. Stevenson vents her emotions affect the way that people treat her? How does the way the she uses her emotions sabotage her efforts to get help?

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

The play is very short and the timeline in the play is very abbreviated. How much time is there between when the curtain rises and falls? How does the time span affect characters, especially Mrs. Stevenson? How does time influence behavior? How does the use of time affect the plot and storyline? What might time symbolize?

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