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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 seems to be the source of Mary's behavioral problems?
(a) Schizophrenia.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Inner turmoil.
(d) Abusive upbringing.

2. Who is the only person the parents talk to before withdrawing their daughters from the school?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Martha.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) Karen.

3. At the time this play was written, lesbianism was _________________.
(a) not a public topic.
(b) a sin.
(c) in vogue.
(d) widespread.

4. Whose accusations initiate the witch trials in THE CRUCIBLE?
(a) Townspeople.
(b) Young girls.
(c) Clergymen.
(d) Angry husbands.

5. How does Dr. Cardin attempt to comfort Martha?
(a) He embraces her.
(b) He takes her to dinner.
(c) He pours her a drink.
(d) He puts on classical music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Rosalie's parents?

2. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?

3. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Tilford house?

4. What accusations does Mary make about Karen and Martha?

5. What does Mary give to Mrs. Mortar?

(see the answer key)

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