10 questions
Who is the author of the story, "Sorry Wrong Number"
Lucill Fletcher
Shirley Jackson
William Shakespeare
"Sorry Wrong Number" is originally written as a
stage one-act-play
radio play
theater arts
Who is the hired killer in the story?
Albert
Philips
George
Mrs. Stevenson is described as “a querulous, self-centered neurotic woman.
It makes others less likely to take her seriously.
It is the reason behind the plan to murder her.
It is the reason why her husband is working late.
What effect does the dialogue between Mrs. Stevenson and the 3rd Operator have?
It soothes Mrs. Stevenson’s feelings.
It increases Mrs. Stevenson’s frustration.
It helps resolve the main conflict.
How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing her husband’s telegram?
She screams at Western Union.
She remains calm.
She bursts into tears.
Which line first suggests that Mrs. Stevenson might be the intended victim?
•It was a perfectly definite murder. I heard their plans distinctly.”
•“Well, it’s unnerved me dreadfully—and I’m not well.”
•“That’s near a bridge. . . And we have a private patrolman on our street.”
Which of the following does not support the claim of Mrs. Stevenson of the intended victim in the neighborhood?
bridge
patrolman
train
pub house
Which of the following builds the suspense?
Sgt. Duffy tells Mrs. Stevenson that she might be the intended victim.
The information declines to give a trained nurse.
Mrs. Stevenson receives a telegram from her husband.
Which of the following builds the climax?
The killer answers the phone and says,"sorry wrong number".
Mrs. Stevensons hears the click of the phone.
Mrs. Stevenson called the operator.