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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How can the school be described now?
(a) Bustling.
(b) Burned down.
(c) Starting over again.
(d) Lifeless.

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

5. Which of the following does Mrs. Tilford not offer to Karen?
(a) Payment of Martha's funeral expenses.
(b) A formal public apology.
(c) A reversal of the legal judgment.
(d) Financial retribution.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have Karen and Martha behaved since the trial?

2. Who arrives unexpectedly at the school?

3. What is Mary relentless in doing?

4. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?

5. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?

(see the answer key)

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