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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) impatient.
(d) vindictive.

2. Martha asks Dr. Cardin to speak to _______________ about Mary's behavior.
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Karen.
(c) Mary's father.
(d) Mary's grandmother.

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

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

5. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?
(a) To get her to a psychiatrist.
(b) To separate her from her cohorts.
(c) To get her a French tutor.
(d) To expel her from school.

6. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.
(a) the end of year picnic is all planned.
(b) car is making funny noises.
(c) commitment to the school will not change.
(d) the furnace is going out.

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

8. Why does Agatha question Mary?
(a) She doesn't have any luggage.
(b) Her clothes are all wet.
(c) Her shoes are muddy.
(d) Her arrival is unexpected.

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

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

11. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?
(a) Confinement to the school grounds for two weeks.
(b) Tutoring duties for two weeks.
(c) Kitchen duty for two weeks.
(d) No phone privileges for two weeks.

12. When is Mary to be taken back to school?
(a) Immediately.
(b) Tomorrow morning.
(c) Monday morning.
(d) After the school holiday.

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

14. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To write better stories.
(b) To get attention.
(c) To add interest to her boring life.
(d) To practice her acting skills.

15. What do Karen and Martha agree on regarding Mrs. Mortar?
(a) She should retire next year.
(b) She has to leave the school.
(c) She needs a long vacation.
(d) She deserves a raise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Agatha is used to Mary's ___________________.

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

3. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?

4. For what does Mrs. Tilford reprimand Mary?

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

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