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

2. What does Mrs. Tilford decide to do after Mary persists in her claims about Karen and Martha?
(a) Investigate the claims.
(b) Ground Mary for lying.
(c) Send Mary back to school immediately.
(d) Demand the immediate resignation of the headmistresses.

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

4. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Marcy.
(b) Meggie.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Debbie.

5. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?
(a) Martha has inappropriate feelings for Karen.
(b) Martha is not as pretty as Karen.
(c) Martha is not as smart as Karen.
(d) Martha has always been fat and ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karen and Martha agree on regarding Mrs. Mortar?

2. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?

3. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

4. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?

5. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

(see the answer key)

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