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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 is Karen and Martha's intention at the Tilford house?
(a) Talk about Mary's grades.
(b) Confront Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Attend a cocktail party.
(d) Speak to the Garden Club.

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

3. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?
(a) Anna.
(b) Sara.
(c) Annette.
(d) Agatha.

4. It is safe to say that Mary ______________________.
(a) doesn't even know what she has done wrong.
(b) will have to confess her sins.
(c) will be sorry one day.
(d) will behave maliciously for the rest of her life.

5. How does Mary seem to Mrs. Tilford by this point?
(a) Convincing.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Angry.
(d) Conniving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What claims does Mary make about school?

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

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

4. How does Dr. Cardin attempt to comfort Martha?

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

(see the answer key)

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