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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cushing doing as the couple goes up to take a look?
(a) They are going back into the building.
(b) They are sitting silently on the stoop.
(c) They are praying for the Maurrants.
(d) They are busily gossiping about the day's events.

2. What is suddenly heard in the distance?
(a) Two shots.
(b) A loud crash.
(c) A scream.
(d) Police sirens.

3. Why is Shirley angered at Rose's comment?
(a) She misinterprets it as Sam and Rose both feeling sorry for her.
(b) She thinks Rose is trying to embarrass her.
(c) She does not believe Rose.
(d) She does not trust Rose.

4. Who does Alice Simpson represent?
(a) A bank.
(b) Child and family services.
(c) The government.
(d) A charity.

5. What is known about Mrs. Maurrant when the doctor arrives?
(a) She has minor injuries.
(b) She was not shot.
(c) She is dead.
(d) She is still breathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Jones tells Mrs. Olsen that while there is no excuse for murder, what does she think?

2. What is one reason why Mr. Maurrant does not like foreigners?

3. Where would Mrs. Maurrant like to go that evening, but her daughter has not come home yet?

4. Why does Sam interrupt his father and Lippo?

5. What do the neighbors do when Ms. Simpson argues with Mrs. Hildebrand?

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