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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rose do when the neighbors try to get her back in the building?
(a) She runs away from them.
(b) She refuses.
(c) She faints.
(d) She listens to them.

2. What does Mr. Maurrant look like as he emerges from the building?
(a) Shocked.
(b) His clothes are ripped and he is covered with blood.
(c) Unsure of what has just happened.
(d) Surprised to see everyone standing there.

3. What does Emma Jones call Greta?
(a) Greta.
(b) Mrs. F.
(c) Miss Greta.
(d) Mrs. G.

4. About what are the nursemaids gossiping?
(a) The heat.
(b) The recent murder.
(c) The noises they heard.
(d) Their employers.

5. Why has Sam gone to Willie's school to pick him up and bring him there?
(a) Sam wants to be helpful.
(b) Willie is too upset to walk alone.
(c) So that the young boy would not have to come home to such a frightening scene.
(d) Sam wants to protect Willie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the country's heat wave caused?

2. What do Rose and Sam do, as the neighbors enter the building?

3. Sam, disgusted, tells Rose that this man will want only one thing in return for his assistance. How does she respond?

4. What does Rose think about her father?

5. What does Mr. Maurrant do when Willie appears, crying?

(see the answer key)

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