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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Martha kill herself?
(a) Takes pills.
(b) Slits her wrists.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Gunshot.

2. What accusations does Mary make about Karen and Martha?
(a) They exhibit inappropriate behavior.
(b) They smoke in bed.
(c) They drink beer in school.
(d) They do drugs on their lunch hour.

3. Where has Mrs. Mortar been during the trial?
(a) China.
(b) Europe.
(c) California.
(d) Washington.

4. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Tilford house?
(a) Professor Cardinal.
(b) Reverend Miller.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Karen and Martha.

5. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.
(a) they have witnessed the inappropriate behavior.
(b) the boys' school has a new curfew.
(c) Summer vacation is shorter this year.
(d) the Spring Fling dance may be cancelled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha beg Karen to do when she realizes Dr. Cardin is gone?

2. Who is one of the women who founded the school?

3. What do the adults' reactions validate in Mary?

4. How does Mary feel about Rosalie?

5. At the time this play was written, lesbianism was _________________.

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