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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number does Mrs. Stevenson want the operator to get for her at the end of Act I, Part 4?
(a) Her doctor.
(b) Train station.
(c) Henchley Hospital.
(d) Her maid's number.

2. When Mrs. Stevenson thinks about being alone that evening, what reference to time does she make and say that she cannot be alone any longer than that?
(a) Hour.
(b) A minute.
(c) A second.
(d) A few minutes.

3. After Mrs. Stevenson tells Duffy when she became sick, what does he tell her?
(a) She should call her maid.
(b) Her husband will probably be home soon.
(c) There is nothing to worry about.
(d) She will be just fine.

4. How long ago does Mrs. Stevenson say that she heard the call about a murder?
(a) 6 minutes.
(b) 8 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 7 minutes.

5. After listening to the telegram, what does Mrs. Stevenson say after the operator tells her that there is no answer at her husband's office?
(a) Elbert, how could you.
(b) He cannot be gone.
(c) Surely he is still there.
(d) He has to answer.

6. What does Duffy do after Mrs. Stevenson hangs up?
(a) Eats his pie.
(b) Arranges for more patrol cars in suspicious neighborhoods.
(c) Leaves the office.
(d) Starts issuing bulletins.

7. What is Mrs. Stevenson's attitude when she tells Duffy that he needs to do more than check the call?
(a) Angry.
(b) High-handed.
(c) Forceful.
(d) Imperious.

8. What system did Mrs. Stevenson hear the call on?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York.

9. What is Duffy's attitude as he listens to Mrs. Stevenson explain what she wants?
(a) Exasperated.
(b) Bored.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Not too impressed.

10. What is the man wearing who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?
(a) Eye-shade and shirtsleeves.
(b) Ball cap and t-shirt.
(c) Suit.
(d) Sports jacket and slacks.

11. What does Duffy do when he learns a murder has not yet been committed?
(a) Motions for another officer to come in the room.
(b) Grips phone tightly.
(c) Relaxes, sighs, and takes lunch from bag.
(d) Gets up and paces.

12. What time does Mr. Stevenson say in the telegram that he is leaving?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 10:30 p.m.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

13. What does Mrs. Stevenson believe that Duffy will think she is?
(a) Neurotic.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Over excited.
(d) A fool.

14. After Duffy say the police will take care of the matter, what does Mrs. Stevenson ask will be done?
(a) Call her private patrolman.
(b) Broadcast the information all over the city.
(c) Post someone in her heighborhood.
(d) Issue a radio announcement.

15. What bridge is Mrs. Stevenson's house near?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Bronx.
(c) Rikers.
(d) Queensboro.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the telegram, when does Mrs. Stevenson's husband say that he will be back?

2. What tone does Duffy use when he tells Mrs. Stevenson that the police will take care of the matter?

3. What does Mrs. Stevenson decide she is when she decides to make a second call after she heard the telegram read?

4. Where does the man work who calls Mrs. Stevenson in Act I, Part 4?

5. How does Mrs. Stevenson respond at the beginning of Act I, Part 4, when the operator tells her her husband's number is busy?

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