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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rose think about her father?
(a) He was just not in his right mind.
(b) He is a horrible man.
(c) He is an alcoholic.
(d) He loved her mother too much.

2. What is the reaction when Miss Cushing appears at the Maurrant's window and yells for an ambulance?
(a) Someone tells her to be quiet.
(b) Everyone rushes to get an ambulance.
(c) Everyone stares at her in shock.
(d) No one pays attention to her.

3. How does Mrs. Maurrant respond when her daughter implies that Mr. Maurrant may be more kind, if her mother would not have a relationship with someone outside this marriage?
(a) She knows Rose and the neighbors are right.
(b) She agrees with Rose.
(c) She tells Rose that she cannot believe that she is acting like the others. She thought Rose would be the one person who would understand.
(d) She is surprised that Rose is so observant.

4. About what are the nursemaids gossiping?
(a) The noises they heard.
(b) Their employers.
(c) The recent murder.
(d) The heat.

5. How does Mr. Maurrant look when he arrives home?
(a) Grim.
(b) Bored.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaplan believe will no longer be necessary once there is no more personal property?

2. Why do James Henry, a city marshal, and his assistant, Fred Cullen, stop in front of the building?

3. What does Rose's father ask about Mr. Easter?

4. On what does Mr. Maurrant lecture his wife?

5. Why does Shirley tell Rose to stay away from her brother?

(see the answer key)

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