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Who wrote the story "Sorry, Wrong Number"?
O' Henry
Lucille Fletcher
Ray Bradbury
Rod Serling
"Sorry, Wrong Number" contains the element of suspense. Select the best definition for the word suspense.
severe drama between people, usually girls
growing tension and excitement
the most exciting part of a story
any type of conflict in a story
From what malady does Mrs. Stevenson suffer?
Neurosis
Flu
Psychosis
Tuberculosis
Which of the following themes do not factor into the play?
Terror
Mystery
Romance
Crime
What does Mrs. Stevenson overhear on the phone when trying to contact her husband?
A bank robbery plot
A murder plot
A burglary plot
Static
What does Duffy call the clues Mrs. Stevenson has given him?
Exceptional
Tremendous
Vague
Meager
When does Mrs. Stevenson realize, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she is the intended victim?
She gets a phone call telling her she is the intended victim
She hears the killer break in through a window.
She is told so by George before he kills her.
She hears the phone click.
Where does Mr. Stevenson work?
Henchley Hospital.
Murray Hill.
The Plaza.
Queensboro.
Where does Mr. Stevenson suddenly go away to on a business trip?
Boston.
Maine.
London.
Houston.
Who is the suspected client behind the killing?
Mr. Stevenson.
Mrs. Stevenson.
George.
Duffy.
What tool does George plan to use to kill Mrs. Stevenson?
A sword.
A grenade.
A knife.
A handgun.
Why can Mrs. Stevenson never get through to her husband?
Her husband is dead.
The line is dead.
The line is busy.
The killers are listening to her on the phone.
What does Mrs. Stevenson keep a supply of on her nightstand?
Tissues.
Vodka.
Books.
Pills.
What sound will muffle the scream of the intended victim, according to George's superior?
An airfield.
Rush hour traffic.
A vacuum cleaner.
The train.
Which of the following is not evidence to suggest the murderer's boss?
Knowledge of the location of the building.
Knowledge of the patrolman's activities.
Knowledge of the train schedule.
Knowledge of Mrs. Stevenson's eating habits.
What word best describes Sergeant Duffy?
Angry.
Committed.
Apathetic.
Intelligent.
