View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is one of the women who founded the school?
(a) Martha Dobie.
(b) Martha Vineyard.
(c) Martha Washington.
(d) Martha Wilson.

3. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?
(a) Through a keyhole.
(b) With a telescope.
(c) Through a crack in a door.
(d) Through an open window.

4. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?
(a) 12-14.
(b) 10-15.
(c) 16-18.
(d) 9-16.

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

6. Who does Mary say she misses?
(a) Agatha.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her dog.
(d) Her grandmother.

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

8. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Grandmother.

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

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

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

12. In what room of the school does the play begin?
(a) The gym.
(b) The library.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The study room.

13. Where has the alleged inappropriate behavior taken place?
(a) A bedroom.
(b) A bar.
(c) A car.
(d) A library.

14. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?
(a) The family cottage.
(b) Her mother's home.
(c) Her grandmother's home.
(d) A hotel.

15. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?
(a) Faints.
(b) Cries.
(c) Screams.
(d) Spits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What have the girls heard coming from the bedroom door?

3. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?

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

5. Who does Mary coerce for money?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 388 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample