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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Foundation.
(c) Catalyst.
(d) Climax.

3. Who is one of the people Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Professor Carlini.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Mr. Truman.

4. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?
(a) To separate her from her cohorts.
(b) To get her a French tutor.
(c) To get her to a psychiatrist.
(d) To expel her from school.

5. What claims does Mary make about school?
(a) She is mistreated.
(b) The music lessons have been dropped.
(c) The food is terrible.
(d) The buildings are falling down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?

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

3. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?

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

5. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?

(see the answer key)

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