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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Tilford's demeanor can be characterized as ______________.
(a) pleasant.
(b) depressed.
(c) vindictive.
(d) impatient.

2. Who is the second person Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Mrs. Nunn.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mrs. Munn.
(d) Mrs. Montague.

3. Who enters the room and states that Mary had found the flowers in a trashcan?
(a) Karen Kay.
(b) Karen Wright.
(c) Karen Mortar.
(d) Karen Dobie.

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

5. What claims does Mary make about school?
(a) The music lessons have been dropped.
(b) She is mistreated.
(c) The buildings are falling down.
(d) The food is terrible.

6. The school was founded by ___________________.
(a) A group of philanthropists.
(b) Two single women.
(c) A university professor.
(d) A board of businessmen.

7. Which of the students has made a vow to do something?
(a) Cindy.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Janie.
(d) Mary.

8. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?
(a) Catalyst.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Foundation.
(d) Climax.

9. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.
(a) they have witnessed the inappropriate behavior.
(b) Summer vacation is shorter this year.
(c) the Spring Fling dance may be cancelled.
(d) the boys' school has a new curfew.

10. Who is Karen's fiance?
(a) Dr. James Hall.
(b) Dr. Jim Bellevue.
(c) Dr. Joseph Cardoff.
(d) Dr. Joe Cardin.

11. Agatha is used to Mary's ___________________.
(a) swearing.
(b) friends.
(c) study habits.
(d) cunning behavior.

12. What does Mary symbolize in the play?
(a) Evil.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Love.
(d) Betrayal.

13. What does Mary throw at the door when Karen and Dr. Cardin leave the room?
(a) A book.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A vase.

14. Who is one of the people Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Professor Carlini.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Mr. Truman.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

15. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?
(a) Throws a vase of flowers.
(b) Falls on the floor claiming a heart attack.
(c) Screams and runs away.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose accusations initiate the witch trials in THE CRUCIBLE?

2. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?

3. With whom does Karen discuss Mary's disruptive behavior?

4. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?

5. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?

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