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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the adults' reactions validate in Mary?
(a) Her generosity.
(b) Her shyness.
(c) Her malicious behavior.
(d) Her timidity.

3. Why did Mrs. Mortar not return to testify in the trial?
(a) She refused.
(b) She did not get the telegrams.
(c) She couldn't get a ship back in time.
(d) She didn't think she could be of much help.

4. What does Mary throw at the door when Karen and Dr. Cardin leave the room?
(a) A vase.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A book.
(d) A shoe.

5. Most people tend to destroy something __________________.
(a) they don't understand.
(b) that is evil.
(c) that gets in their way.
(d) that hurts them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Mary coerce for money?

4. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?

5. The trial had been publicized _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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