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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Karen reluctantly agree to allow in the house?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Mr. Tilford.

2. Dr. Cardin believes that Mary is prone to _______________.
(a) fabrications.
(b) falling.
(c) stuttering.
(d) coughing spells.

3. Why does Mary blackmail Rosalie?
(a) Mrs. Mortar told her to.
(b) She doesn't know any better.
(c) To get Rosalie in trouble.
(d) She needs allies.

4. Who emerges as the strongest character at the end of the play?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Karen.
(d) Dr. Cardin.

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

6. Karen and Martha find it hard to ______________________.
(a) eat.
(b) sleep.
(c) concentrate.
(d) think about a different kind of life.

7. Where are Rosalie's parents?
(a) New York.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Palm Beach.
(d) Boston.

8. What does Martha beg Karen to do when she realizes Dr. Cardin is gone?
(a) Call him when she gets settled.
(b) Say she has loved her all along.
(c) Go after Dr. Cardin.
(d) Say good riddance to him.

9. How does Mary feel about Rosalie?
(a) She doesn't particularly like her.
(b) She can take her or leave her.
(c) She is her best friend.
(d) She can't stand her.

10. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin when they are alone?
(a) If he really loves her.
(b) If they can have children right away.
(c) If they can move to California.
(d) If he truly believed in her innocence.

11. What is the setting for Act 3?
(a) The Dover School.
(b) The Exeter School.
(c) The Glendale Academy.
(d) The Wright-Dobie School.

12. Who is the only person the parents talk to before withdrawing their daughters from the school?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Karen.
(d) Martha.

13. Who questions Mary again about her story?
(a) Mr. Savoy.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Professor Cardinal.
(d) Mrs. Munn.

14. What does Dr. Cardin plan for Martha?
(a) Send her to London with Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Take her to Vienna with Karen and him.
(c) Send her on a worldwide cruise.
(d) Get her established at Harvard.

15. What does Mrs. Tilford tell Dr. Cardin about his marriage to Karen?
(a) She wants to host their wedding at her home.
(b) She doesn't want him to marry Karen.
(c) She wants to pay for the wedding flowers.
(d) She wants to give Karen a bridal shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concluded ten days ago?

2. At the time this play was written, what was not condoned as proper among those teaching children?

3. What does Martha finally reveal to Karen after Dr. Cardin leaves?

4. In what room does Act 3 begin?

5. Who comes to the house at Mrs. Tilford's request?

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