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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tilford respond to Mary's exaggerations?
(a) She is outraged.
(b) She passes them off.
(c) She is hurt.
(d) She will sue the school.

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

3. What accusations does Mary make about Karen and Martha?
(a) They smoke in bed.
(b) They exhibit inappropriate behavior.
(c) They drink beer in school.
(d) They do drugs on their lunch hour.

4. How much money does Mary have to complete her expedition?
(a) Just the right amount.
(b) More than enough.
(c) None.
(d) Just a little bit.

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

6. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?
(a) Shy.
(b) Tender.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Manipulative.

7. Who does Mary coerce for money?
(a) Janie.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Mary Ann.
(d) Meggie.

8. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?
(a) She ignores them.
(b) She asks her to repeat them.
(c) She believes every word.
(d) She asks for details.

9. In what state does the action in THE CRUCIBLE take place?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Maine.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) Vermont.

10. Which of the following are the girls not doing at the play begins?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Studying.
(c) Working on projects.
(d) Eating lunch.

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

12. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Suspiciously.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Excitedly.

13. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?
(a) Mary Hall.
(b) Mary Grant.
(c) Mary Tilford.
(d) Mary Tipton.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Dr. Cardin asked Mrs. Mortar to do which irritates her?

2. Who is the woman who monitors the study room?

3. What does Mrs. Tilford declare about Mary?

4. Which of the students has made a vow to do something?

5. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?

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