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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the last character on stage at the end of Act 3?
(a) The deckhand.
(b) Chris.
(c) Anna.
(d) Burke.

2. How many days have passed between the end of Act 3 and the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Two.
(b) A week.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

3. What is the setting at the opening of Act 3?
(a) New Bedford.
(b) Boston.
(c) Providence.
(d) Kennebunkport.

4. What does Burke call Chris when Chris grasps Burke by the arm at the end of Act 3?
(a) Saint.
(b) Old guy.
(c) Old ape.
(d) Buddy.

5. What toast does Anna make that Burke drinks to in the last scene of the play?
(a) "May God smile on you."
(b) "Here's to the sea, no matter what!"
(c) "Here's to us!"
(d) "Skoal."

6. Where did Burke's picture appear in Boston?
(a) The newspapers.
(b) On television.
(c) Billboard.
(d) Boston Magazine.

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

8. What did Burke's mother give him when he was young that he says brings him good luck.
(a) Crucifix.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Rabbit foot.
(d) Medal.

9. Where is Cape Town located?
(a) South America.
(b) Greece.
(c) Russia.
(d) Africa.

10. When does Burke say to Anna "To the divil with all other reasons then. They don't matter to me at all"?
(a) After she tells him about her past.
(b) At the end of Act 3.
(c) Before she reveals her past to him.
(d) Before she kisses him.

11. What does Chris say is a million times worse than being a sailor?
(a) Stoker.
(b) Big city businessman.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Hardware store owner.

12. How does Chris respond when Burke says to Anna "I'll be killing you now"?
(a) "Get off my barge!"
(b) "Call 911!"
(c) "You'll have to kill me first!"
(d) "Stop, you crazy fool!"

13. What does Chris go into his room and retrieve before he leaves the barge in Act 3?
(a) Sweater.
(b) Jacket.
(c) Gloves.
(d) His cap.

14. What does Chris plan to do with all the money he makes working on the steamer?
(a) Spend it on fun.
(b) Save it for a rainy day.
(c) Pay it all to Anna.
(d) Send it to Anna's cousin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna tell Burke and Chris that stuns both men in Act 3?

2. When Chris returns to the cabin when Anna and Burke are embracing in Act 4, what expression first appears in his eye?

3. What religion does Chris say his family was in Sweden?

4. What is the weather in Act 4?

5. Where is Anna sitting when Act 4 begins?

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