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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chris interrupts Anna and Burke's embrace in Act 4, what does Burke do?
(a) Has a coughing fit.
(b) Shakes Chris's hand.
(c) Is so startled he falls over.
(d) Steps toward Chris in a threatening manner.

2. How does Anna describe Paul's physical appearance?
(a) Thin and frail.
(b) Pudgy.
(c) Big and strong.
(d) Small and weak.

3. What does Burke tell Anna that she has done to him after she tells him about her past?
(a) He feels happy.
(b) She has made him sad.
(c) That she has destroyed him.
(d) He can no longer pray.

4. What is Anna's physical appearance when she waits with her packed suitcase?
(a) Pale, tired, and worn.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Happy.
(d) Surprised.

5. What does Anna say she will have ready for them when they return from sea?
(a) A new suit.
(b) Dinner.
(c) A little house.
(d) Proper gloves and scarves.

6. What does Chris knock over when he attacks Burke?
(a) Vase.
(b) Bench.
(c) Chair.
(d) Table.

7. What does Chris see when he looks out the cabin window into the night at the end of the play?
(a) Another ship.
(b) Sea birds.
(c) Whales.
(d) Fog.

8. What job did Chris get on a steamer that sets sail the next day?
(a) Cook.
(b) Bo'sun.
(c) Stoker.
(d) Deckhand.

9. What is Burke about to do when he stops because he feels very doubtful about Anna's oath in Act 4?
(a) Kiss Anna.
(b) Shake her hand.
(c) Leave the cabin.
(d) Give Anna some flowers.

10. What religion does Burke ask if Anna is?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Catholic.

11. What does Anna accuse Burke and Chris of treating her like when they are arguing over whom is going to give her orders.
(a) A doll.
(b) A strong person.
(c) A piece of furniture.
(d) The baby of the family.

12. What does Burke have Anna say after she swears that she will never again act the way she had in the past?
(a) "I will give up my life if this is not truth."
(b) "And may the blackest curse of God strike me if I'm lying."
(c) "May I be struck by lightning if this is untrue."
(d) "I swear on my life."

13. What does Anna say to Burke about Chris going back to sea?
(a) He is cursed and should stay inland.
(b) It is a great place to fish.
(c) It is where he belongs.
(d) She does not want him to leave.

14. What news does Burke tell Chris in the cabin when Anna is not there?
(a) He will marry Anna by day's end.
(b) His parents are in town.
(c) He has decided to go to college.
(d) He is getting a new job.

15. What are Chris and Burke's reactions in Act 4 when Anna informs them about what they will be doing together the next morning?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Astounded.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the red bruise on Burke's forehead?

2. What does Chris plan to do with all the money he makes working on the steamer?

3. What does Chris say he wants to do after he gets his tin of beer from the bedroom?

4. What is the weather in Act 4?

5. At the end of Act 3, who does Chris blame for having to learn about Anna's past?

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