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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time this play was written, lesbianism was _________________.
(a) widespread.
(b) a sin.
(c) in vogue.
(d) not a public topic.

2. Who knocks on the door soon after Martha's body is discovered?
(a) Professor Cardinal.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Mrs. Munn.

3. Why does Rosalie have permission to stay at the Tilford home?
(a) The girls are going to a football game the next day.
(b) Mrs. Tilford called all the girls' parents about the accusations.
(c) Mary is having a birthday party for her.
(d) Mary is having a slumber party.

4. What do Karen and Martha know about their careers now?
(a) There are few places they would be allowed to teach young girls.
(b) They will start a new school in another state.
(c) They are both burned out on teaching.
(d) They are highly in demand now.

5. What is Mary doing as Rosalie enters the living room?
(a) Reading.
(b) Playing the piano.
(c) Hiding.
(d) Crying.

6. Who is asked to corroborate Mary's story?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Rosalie.
(d) Sara.

7. What does Karen know about Dr. Cardin at this point in time?
(a) He never really loved her.
(b) He lied about going to Vienna.
(c) He will not return.
(d) He is very selfish.

8. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?
(a) An old college friend of Mr. Tilford's.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) One of the girls from the school.
(d) Mrs. Tilford's sister.

9. With what theme does the author end the play?
(a) Hopefulness.
(b) Loss.
(c) Love.
(d) Betrayal.

10. What is Karen and Martha's intention at the Tilford house?
(a) Speak to the Garden Club.
(b) Attend a cocktail party.
(c) Confront Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Talk about Mary's grades.

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

12. Which of the following does Karen not do after talking to Mrs. Tilford?
(a) Makes a phone call.
(b) Goes to a window.
(c) Sits on a window ledge.
(d) Opens a window.

13. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin to do?
(a) Make the arrangements for Vienna right away.
(b) Go away and never come back.
(c) Pick up some Chinese takeout for dinner.
(d) Go away for a couple days to reconsider the marriage.

14. How does Mary seem to Mrs. Tilford by this point?
(a) Convincing.
(b) Angry.
(c) Conniving.
(d) Innocent.

15. What was the content of the telegrams sent to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Requests for her to return and testify on Karen and Martha's behalf.
(b) News of the death of an old friend.
(c) The birth of a great grandchild.
(d) A request for money to pay the attorneys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karen realize when Dr. Cardin says he really wants to ask the question about her relationship with Martha?

2. What makes the only noise in the school now?

3. Who threatens Mrs. Tilford?

4. How can the school be described now?

5. How does Martha feel now about Mrs. Mortar?

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