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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the time this play was written, what was not condoned as proper among those teaching children?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Texting.
(c) Modeling.
(d) Lesbianism.

4. Which of the following has not contributed to Karen's despair?
(a) Her career is over.
(b) Her mother has recently died.
(c) Martha has committed suicide.
(d) Her engagement is broken off.

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

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

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

8. It is safe to say that Mary ______________________.
(a) will be sorry one day.
(b) will behave maliciously for the rest of her life.
(c) will have to confess her sins.
(d) doesn't even know what she has done wrong.

9. How can the school be described now?
(a) Bustling.
(b) Lifeless.
(c) Starting over again.
(d) Burned down.

10. In what room does Act 3 begin?
(a) The music room.
(b) The Home Economics room
(c) The library.
(d) The study room.

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

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

13. In what room of Mrs. Tilford's home does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?
(a) The living room.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The den.

14. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A cafe.
(b) The study room.
(c) Mrs. Tilford's home.
(d) The library.

15. Which of the following is not something Dr. Cardin has done?
(a) Started drinking Scotch for lunch.
(b) Sold his house.
(c) Secured a position in Vienna.
(d) Plans to marry Karen right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Karen and Martha so outraged?

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

3. Why did Mrs. Mortar not return to testify in the trial?

4. What are Mary's tools used for evil?

5. Why do Rosalie's parents want her away from the school?

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