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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Mary have to complete her expedition?
(a) Just a little bit.
(b) Just the right amount.
(c) More than enough.
(d) None.

3. What has Dr. Cardin asked Mrs. Mortar to do which irritates her?
(a) Vacuum the study room.
(b) Make a pot of coffee.
(c) Leave the room where Mary is resting.
(d) Pick up his laundry.

4. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Suspiciously.
(c) Excitedly.
(d) Kindly.

5. The school was founded by ___________________.
(a) Two single women.
(b) A board of businessmen.
(c) A group of philanthropists.
(d) A university professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?

2. Which of the following does not describe what Mrs. Mortar is doing?

3. Which of the students has made a vow to do something?

4. Agatha is used to Mary's ___________________.

5. Who does Mary claim to have mistreated her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tilford react when Martha threatens to sue her for libel?

2. How does the author end the story on a hopeful note?

3. What does Mary claim that the girls at school have witnessed regarding Karen and Martha?

4. How does Mary get caught in her ploy to win over Mrs. Mortar?

5. What does Mrs. Tilford tell Dr. Cardin that he feels is out of place regarding his personal life?

6. What do Martha and Mrs. Mortar not realize during their argument?

7. What can be presumed about the source of Mary's cunning behavior?

8. How does Mary react when she learns her punishment for her cunning behavior?

9. How does Mrs. Tilford begin to take Mary's accusations seriously?

10. What is the "witch hunt" upon which Mary has embarked?

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