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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chris returns to the bar, what does Marthy do?
(a) Calls Chris over to the table.
(b) Brings Anna over to meet Chris.
(c) Tells Chris Anna is waiting for him and then leaves.
(d) Jumps up and runs out the door.

2. Who does Anna say gives you a "kick when you're down"?
(a) Men.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Women.
(d) Police.

3. What is Larry reading behind the bar when Chris orders a glass of wine for Anna?
(a) Biology book.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Comics.
(d) Novel.

4. What color is Anna's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Brown.

5. What gesture does Chris make at the sea at the end of Act 2?
(a) Claps his hands with joy.
(b) Stands before it with open arms.
(c) Bows to it reverentially.
(d) Shakes his fist at it with bitter hatred.

6. How does Anna act when Chris returns with her drink in Act 1?
(a) Jumps up from her chair to help him.
(b) Says "Yum!"
(c) Claps her hands.
(d) Hastily dries her eyes and tries to smile.

7. What does Chris order for himself when he gets Anna a glass of wine?
(a) One small beer.
(b) Gatorade.
(c) Ginger ale.
(d) Lemonade.

8. What reason does Chris give for never marrying again?
(a) He loved his first wife too much.
(b) He doesn't want to be tied down.
(c) He like living alone.
(d) He is scared of marriage.

9. What kind of wine does Chris order for Anna in the bar when they are first reunited?
(a) Port wine.
(b) Sauvignon Blanc.
(c) Chianti.
(d) Chablis.

10. What is the name of Chris's barge?
(a) The Sea Serpent.
(b) Anna.
(c) Rosalee.
(d) The Simeon Winthrop.

11. How many women are in the bar when Anna arrives at the beginning of the play?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

12. Where are Chris and Anna when Act 2 begins?
(a) In Sweden.
(b) In the outer harbor of Provincetown, MA.
(c) Anchored in Northern Maine.
(d) At his vacation home.

13. What time does Chris say five bells is?
(a) Half past ten.
(b) Two o'clock.
(c) Twelve thirty.
(d) Six o'clock.

14. What does Burke describe as "quick and clane"?
(a) His leg operation.
(b) Having his tooth pulled.
(c) Death by shark attack.
(d) Death at sea for a sailor.

15. What is the playwright's description of Anna when she first enters the bar?
(a) Brown hair and vibrant.
(b) Short and redheaded.
(c) Dressed like a nurse.
(d) Tall, handsome, and run-down in health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mat Burke wearing when Anna first sees him?

2. Why does Burke say he got so strong?

3. Who was in the family that Anna lived with after her mother died?

4. What is Burke's reaction to Anna's strength?

5. What is Larry's job?

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