View a FREE sample

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 say when Duffy tells her that if she had not heard the call she would not be worried?

2. How does Duffy describe the clue that Mrs. Stevenson gave him?

3. What tone does Duffy use when he tells Mrs. Stevenson that the police will take care of the matter?

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

5. What does Mrs. Stevenson do when Duffy says he has other matters to attend to?

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

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

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

5. How does Duffy suggest that Mrs. Stevenson view the matter?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play is set up on a stage with different settings. Characters are relegated to small sections of the stage. In what way are the settings a backdrop for the play? In what way do the settings provide insight into characters, especially Mrs. Stevenson? What roles do the settings have in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 855 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample