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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?
(a) Mrs. Tillman.
(b) Mrs. Tinkham.
(c) Mrs. Teaford.
(d) Mrs. Tilford.

2. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?
(a) He agrees to think about it.
(b) He agrees to do it.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He resists.

3. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To practice her acting skills.
(b) To write better stories.
(c) To get attention.
(d) To add interest to her boring life.

4. In what room of the school does the play begin?
(a) The library.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The study room.
(d) The gym.

5. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?
(a) May.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) April.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room and states that Mary had found the flowers in a trashcan?

2. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?

3. Who does Mary say she misses?

4. Who does Mary claim to have mistreated her?

5. What was the topic of THE CRUCIBLE?

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