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

2. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?
(a) Loose.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Puritanical.

3. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agatha question Mary?

2. Who raised Mary?

3. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

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

5. In what state does the action in THE CRUCIBLE take place?

(see the answer key)

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