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Sorry, Wrong Number (GR7 ELA)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT an element specific to dramas?
a)
stage directions
b)
cast of characters
c)
conflict
d)
division into acts & scenes
2.
Which of the following does NOT build suspense in the drama?
a)
The setting - Mrs. Stevenson is all alone
b)
Clues that tell us Mrs. Stevenson is the target
c)
Duffy is more concerned about his lunch than a possible murder
d)
The series of phone calls that go nowhere
3.
Which of the following adds humor to the drama?
a)
Duffy is more concerned about his lunch than a possible murder
b)
Mrs. Stevenson is unable to get a nurse to come stay with her
c)
The time gets closer to 11:15
d)
Mrs. Stevenson becomes more frantic & demanding when speaking to the operators
4.

Which of the following is NOT an important element of the drama's setting?

a)

Mrs. Stevenson's room

b)

1940s

c)

1970s

d)

when operators connected phone lines

5.
Which event is part of the drama's RISING ACTION?
a)
Duffy answers the phone, and George says it is the wrong number
b)
Mrs. Stevenson realizes that she lives in a place that fits the description of the murder
c)
Mrs. Stevenson realizes someone is in her house
d)
Duffy doesn't know Mrs. Stevenson was in danger, so he likely will not investigate
6.
Which event is part of the drama's CLIMAX?
a)
Duffy answers the phone, and George says it is the wrong number
b)
Mrs. Stevenson realizes that she lives in a place that fits the description of the murder
c)
Mrs. Stevenson realizes someone is in her house
d)
Duffy doesn't know Mrs. Stevenson was in danger, so he likely will not investigate
7.

Which event is part of the drama's FALLING ACTION?

a)

George kills Mrs. Stevenson

b)

Mrs. Stevenson realizes that she lives in a place that fits the description of the murder

c)

Mrs. Stevenson realizes someone is in her house

d)

George picks up the phone and says, "Sorry, wrong number."

8.

Which event is part of the drama's RESOLUTION?

a)

George kills Mrs. Stevenson

b)

Mrs. Stevenson realizes that she lives in a place that fits the description of the murder

c)

Mrs. Stevenson realizes someone is in her house

d)

George picks up the phone and says, "Sorry, wrong number."

9.
Which character?
Listens to Mrs. Stevenson's concerns but does not take her seriously.  This person's response indicates that the killer(s) likely won't be caught.
a)
Mrs. Stevenson
b)
George
c)
Sergeant Duffy
d)
Mr. Stevenson
10.
Which character?
(Likely) the person who hires a killer to murder Mrs. Stevenson.  This person's goal drives the action of the play.
a)
Mrs. Stevenson
b)
George
c)
Sergeant Duffy
d)
Mr. Stevenson
11.
Which character?
Tries to make a call and overhears a murder plot.  This person's actions and responses to others make the drama more suspenseful.
a)
Mrs. Stevenson
b)
George
c)
Sergeant Duffy
d)
Mr. Stevenson
12.
Which character?
Receives instructions to kill a woman at 11:15 and make it look like a robbery.  Phone conversation foreshadows that Mrs. Stevenson will be the one killed.
a)
Mrs. Stevenson
b)
George
c)
Sergeant Duffy
d)
Mr. Stevenson
13.
What is the main conflict in the play?
a)
Mrs. Stevenson is home alone and cannot reach her husband.
b)
Mrs. Stevenson's husband has gone away on business.
c)
Mrs. Stevenson needs a nurse, but she cannot get one.
d)
Mrs. Stevenson overhears a murder plot.
14.
Which of the following illustrates Mrs. Stevenson's frustration?
a)
Mrs. Stevenson overhears the plans for a murder
b)
Mrs. Stevenson is home alone
c)
Mr. Stevenson sends his wife a telegram
d)
Mrs. Stevenson becomes more frantic & demanding when speaking to the operators
15.

Mrs. Stevenson is described as a "querulous, self-centered neurotic." Based on her personality, what does this mean?

a)

she is always a friendly, easy person to get along with

b)

she is constantly complaining, selfish, and paranoid

c)

she cares about the feelings of others and puts them first

d)

she is a fearless hero who overcomes all challenges present to her