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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 was Mrs. Mortar's former profession?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Author.
(c) Actress.
(d) Chef.

2. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?
(a) She ignores them.
(b) She asks for details.
(c) She believes every word.
(d) She asks her to repeat them.

3. What arouses Mrs. Tilford's suspicions about Mary's accusations?
(a) Mary produces witnesses.
(b) Mary swears on her mother's grave.
(c) Mary is insistent.
(d) Mary has a tape recording.

4. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?
(a) Tender.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Shy.
(d) Empathetic.

5. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Suspiciously.
(d) Excitedly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person the parents talk to before withdrawing their daughters from the school?

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

3. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?

4. Who is Karen's fiance?

5. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

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