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WorksheetsSorry Wrong Number Quiz Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 24mins
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1.
What do other characters think about Mrs.Stevenson?
a)
She is rude and hard to believe.
b)
She is nice and telling the truth.
c)
She is smart and can solve the murder herself.
d)
She is crazy and mentally ill.
2.
Which of the following transitions are used for comparing?
a)
Likewise
b)
On the other hand
c)
In contrast
d)
However
3.
Why does Mrs. Stevenson keep a phone next to her bed?
a)
Mr. Stevenson told her that she'd be safe if she kept a phone next to her bed.
b)
Mrs. Stevenson's maid told her to keep a phone there.
c)
Mrs. Stevenson likes calling people.
d)
Mrs. Stevenson want to always be able to talk to her husband.
4.
Why wasn't Mrs. Stevenson able to track the phone call?
a)
it wasn't a live call anymore
b)
they couldn't find the phone call
c)
only the police were able to track it
d)
she would be arrested
5.
What are some character traits of Mrs. Stevenson?
a)
An old, invalid, frustrated woman.
b)
An old, calm, friendly woman.
c)
A middle-aged invalid, frustrated woman.
d)
A middle-aged, invalid, frustrated woman.
6.
Why does no one believe Mrs. Stevenson?
a)
She can't prove the story convincingly.
b)
She is crazy.
c)
She has an illness.
d)
She is left all alone at her house.
7.
How are transitions incorporated into sentences?
a)
Transitions can be incorperated into a sentence in many ways, one being adding on to something using the word and.
b)
Sentences use transitions to take place of verbs.
c)
Transitions aren't incorporated into sentences. They stand alone.
d)
Transitions are used to show how a character is feeling and what they will do next.
8.
What is a good transition/ transitions for a FORMAL paragraph.
a)
in addition to, however
b)
for example
c)
and then we/I
d)
overall, also
9.
Why are stage directions important to the story, "Sorry, Wrong Number?"
a)
They tell how the stage is supposed to look, and tell you where lights should be on at different times during the play. These lights help direct your attention certain people on the stage, and help show you who is talking.
b)
The stage directions tell you in what direction the stage should be pointing.
c)
The stage directions tell you what the story is about.
d)
The stage direction tell the audience how they should dress.
10.
Which characters seem to want to kill Mrs.Stevenson?
a)
The maid and her husband
b)
Duffy (The police officer)
c)
Mr.Stevenson
d)
Eloise(her maid)
11.
What is the purpose of the transition "therefore"?
a)
Cause and effect
b)
example
c)
emphasis
d)
contrast
12.
Why do the police ignore what Mrs. Stevenson tells them?
a)
She is making it bad on herself by calling everyone stupid and annoying the police.
b)
The police call the phone company and the phone company says she didn't make any calls.
c)
She sounds sarcastic the entire time.
d)
She says that she was a ninja so she can handle the situation.
13.
Why is Mrs. Stevenson so desperate for her husband to get home?
a)
She's an invalid.
b)
She thinks her maid is fat.
c)
She loves being home alone.
d)
She thinks someone is going to murder her husband.
14.
How are the settings of Mrs. Stevenson's house and the residence of the women who is about be murdered similar?
a)
They both live near a bridge and on Second Avenue
b)
They live near a train station.
c)
They both live on a small street.
d)
They both live near barely any neighbors.
15.
Where did Mrs. Stevenson live?
a)
53 North Sutton Place, New York
b)
53 Second Ave., Chicago
c)
78 Queensboro Way, Redding
d)
78 Bridge Street, Los Angeles
16.
What character in this story is confused as to what is happening and doesn't know how to help their caller?
a)
Operator 1
b)
Mr. Stevenson
c)
Mrs. Stevenson
d)
George
17.
What is Duffy's job?
a)
Deputy at the Police Department
b)
Phone Operator
c)
Hitman
d)
Chief Operator
18.
How does Duffy react to Mrs. Steveson's warning of a soon to be murder?
a)
Duffy is unamused by Mrs. Steveson's warning, and to be quite frank he's a bit aggravated with her behavior. Duffy shows he doesn't believe her much and is more focused on his lunch than the murder.
b)
Duffy is very interested in what she has to say and is eager to help her.
c)
Duffy helps her trace the call immediately and he eagerly goes off to find the murderers.
d)
Duffy is patient with her and cares alot about what she has to say, he even goes as far as to reassure her that they will catch the culprit soon.
19.
What are stage directions?
a)
Instructions in a play that include lighting, sounds, costumes, etc.
b)
Lyrics for a type of character to say
c)
Directions that direct the audience's attention to something specific
d)
Directions to help the characters know what they are doing
20.
How do spotlighted areas on a stage affect the telling of the play?
a)
It directs attention onto a specific character when the audience is supposed to focus on them.
b)
To make the person under the light look nice.
c)
It makes everyone search in the dark parts of the stage for more characters.
d)
It makes the character under the spotlight better at acting.
21.
What role does George play in the story?
a)
George is the man who was hired to murder a woman at 11:15
b)
The chief operator who Mrs. Stevenson talked to because she was trying to find the line she had called earlier.
c)
The police officer who Mrs. Stevenson called to report the murder.
d)
The maid that cooks for Mrs. Stevenson and helps Mrs. Stevenson with her medications.
22.
Which of the following do stage directions provide in a drama?
a)
They show the actions and feelings of the characters
b)
They tell what character is saying
c)
They tell who is speaking
d)
They tell the narrator what to do
23.
How do you know that "Sorry, Wrong Number" is a type of drama?
a)
"Sorry, Wrong Number" is a type of drama because written like a script for a play for it tells readers who would do what if this drama was written for a play.
b)
"Sorry, Wrong Number" is not a type of drama because it is a work of fiction.
c)
"Sorry, Wrong Number" is a type of drama because it uses transition words.
d)
"Sorry, Wrong Number" is a type of drama because Mrs. Stevenson hints that this is a type of drama.
24.
What is the conflict of the story?
a)
Mrs. Stevenson is trying to contact the police after she hears about a murder.
b)
Mrs. Stevenson want to go to a hospital but can't get there on time.
c)
Mrs. Stevenson feels okay and wants to see her husband.
d)
Mrs. Stevenson wants to go home but cannot.
25.
How does Mrs. Stevenson act when the operators can't help her trace the call?
a)
She was irritated with the operators and that she had to call the police.
b)
She was happy to be able to call the police.
c)
She was glad that the operators were able to trace the call.
d)
She was excited about being able to call the police.
26.
What is the correct transition word to use in this sentence "_______ of course, you have some reason for thinking this call is phony, and that someone may be planning to murder you?
a)
Unless,
b)
Since,
c)
For,
d)
As a result,
27.
Approximately which time period does "Sorry, wrong number" take place?
a)
1940's
b)
1990's
c)
1700's
d)
Modern Day
28.
In a drama, what is a monologue?
a)
A speech performed by a single actor
b)
A series of lines performed by multiple actors
c)
When actors act out a scene
d)
A song that an actor sings
29.
Which character can be snarky and disrespectful to others.
a)
Mrs. Stevenson
b)
Officer Duffy
c)
Mr. Stevenson
d)
George
30.
Which of these are transistions.
a)
Then
b)
The
c)
A
d)
Like
31.
I love the outdoors and nature. ______________, My sister prefers a more urban setting.
a)
In contrast
b)
In addition
c)
Finally
d)
Furthermore
32.
What is Mrs. Stevenson's goal during the entire story?
a)
Her goal is to get someone to help her track the call back to those two men who are going to kill someone.
b)
Her goal is to annoy people.
c)
Her goal is to get people to fight the two men.
d)
She is bored and wants to talk to people.
33.
In which city does the story take place?
a)
New York City
b)
Chicago
c)
Los Angeles
d)
San Francisco
34.
What is dialogue?
a)
When two or more characters are having a conversation.
b)
When one person is talking to himself.
c)
The plot of the story.
d)
The climax of the story.
35.
What are transitions and why are they useful to a story like, "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
a)
Transitions help connect the story, "Sorry, Wrong Number," to better help the readers understand the plot.
b)
Transitions help us understand the character's backstory and what made the characters who they are today.
c)
Transitions are used in plays and let the actors know what actions to take on the stage.
d)
Transitions are how the character changes throughout a story and how they become a better person based on the actions that occur during the plot of a story.
36.
What does the setting of the murder relate to Mrs.Stevenson's house.
a)
The setting of the murder seems like Mrs.Stevenson's house address.
b)
The setting of the murder is on the other side of town.
c)
Mrs.Stevenson's house is very close to the murder scene.
d)
The murder is at her maids house.
37.
What are some characteristics of Mrs. Stevenson
a)
rude and self centered
b)
kind and loves everyone
c)
kind and sometimes angry
d)
annoying but kind
38.
Who is going to commit the murder?
a)
George
b)
Sergeant Duffy
c)
Elbert
d)
Eloise
39.
What can you infer about Duffy (the police officer) based on how he acts in the play?
a)
He is slightly lazy.
b)
He is very attentive.
c)
He is smart.
d)
He enjoys doing his job.
40.
Which of the following transitions tells the reader that there is similar information?
a)
In comparison
b)
In contrast
c)
On the other hand
d)
However
41.
Which sentence contains a transition?
a)
Luke had to stay home because he was sick.
b)
Jake and his friends donated over $500 to the local charity.
c)
Stacy didn't know how to get to the library.
d)
The cookies that Daisy baked were delicious.
42.
What do Mrs. Stevenson's actions reveal about her physical condition?
a)
not self aware, loud, impatient, hateful
b)
happy, perky, mad, amusing
c)
sad, forgetful, quiet, gentle
d)
monotone, eager, generous, artistic
43.
Who was Mrs. Stevenson trying to call when the operator dialed the "wrong number"?
a)
Her husband
b)
her maid
c)
chief operator
d)
duffy
44.
What is a scene?
a)
A scene is a place where action is happening in plays, books, movies, etc.
b)
A scene is the point of view that the reader is reading the story from.
c)
A scene is a long speech by an actor in a play or movie.
d)
A scene is a work of drama that has mostly dialogue or a story between characters
45.
What is one element of drama?
a)
stage directions
b)
acting
c)
covid-19
d)
contrast
46.
Where is this setting taking place and how do you know?
a)
This setting takes place in New York in the 1940's to 1950's. I can infer this by how telephones were used and also when this drama first played which was in 1943.
b)
This setting takes place in Australia because I have a feeling it does.
c)
This setting takes place in New York in 1895.
d)
This setting takes place in Canada in about the 1940's to 1950's.
47.
Where did George answer the mysterious call from?
a)
A phone booth
b)
A library
c)
George who? The name mentioned was Fred
d)
Mr. Stevenson's office
48.
What time did the murder occur?
a)
2:00
b)
12:22
c)
11:15
d)
5:30
49.
What sound will cover Mrs. Stevenson's screams when she is murdered?
a)
airplane
b)
train
c)
rush hour traffic
d)
a vacuum cleaner
50.
Where does Mr. Stevenson suddenly go away to on a business trip?
a)
Houston
b)
London
c)
Maine
d)
Boston
51.
When does Mrs. Stevenson realize, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she is the intended victim?
a)
She hears the phone click.
b)
She gets a phone call telling her she is the intended victim.
c)
She is told so by George before he kills her. She hears the killer break in through a window.
52.
The irony of this story is...?
a)
Mrs. Stevenson is murdered by her own husband, who she thinks adores her.
b)
Sergeant Martin is annoyed by Mrs. Stevenson.
c)
There is no irony.
d)
Mrs. Stevenson is neurotic.
53.
The climax of "Sorry, Wrong Number" is when Mrs. Stevenson
a)
yells at Sergeant Duffy
b)
breaks down crying
c)
hears the intruder downstairs
d)
gets killed by the intruder
54.
A person who is too sick or weak to care for himself or herself.
a)
querulous
b)
ulcer
c)
imperious
d)
invalid
55.
Emotionally unstable
a)
cruller
b)
neurotic
c)
querulous
d)
fiend
56.
Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; clearly developed or formulated
a)
explicit
b)
apprehend
c)
implicit
d)
inefficient
57.
Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror.
a)
aghast
b)
neurotic
c)
imperious
d)
peripheral
58.
How does Mrs. Stevenson respond when she finds out her husband will not be home?
a)
She is relieved
b)
She calls the police
c)
She bursts into tears
d)
She begins to yell at the man who gave her the news.
59.
What is an example of foreshadowing in the play?
a)
The murder plot that describes where she lives.
b)
Sergeant Duffy eating his pie.
c)
The train sound at the beginning of the play.
d)
The Western Union telegram.
60.
What evidence supports the inference that the “client” is Mrs. Stevenson’s husband?
a)
He wants to be sure that the lights are out.
b)
He said that a knife would be okay.
c)
He wants to make the murder look like a robbery.
d)
He knew that the coast would be clear that night.
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