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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Major Metcalf?
(a) Senior citizen
(b) Mid thirties
(c) Early twenties
(d) Middle aged

2. What song does Christopher sing?
(a) Bye Bye Bird
(b) Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater
(c) Four and Twenty Blackbirds
(d) Little Jack Horner

3. What is Christopher's profession?
(a) He is unemployed
(b) Shoe salesman
(c) Architect
(d) Train conductor

4. How old are Giles and Mollie?
(a) In their twenties
(b) Teenagers
(c) Early sixties
(d) Mid-thirties

5. What piece of furniture seems to be the most used on the set?
(a) Fireplace
(b) Sofa
(c) Refectory table
(d) Armchair

Short Answer Questions

1. What mood of transportation does the sergeant used to get to the house?

2. How is the murderer's overcoat described?

3. What caused the death of one of the children?

4. What is the last name of the superintendent of the police?

5. What kind of look does Mrs. Boyle give to Christopher?

(see the answer key)

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