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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Rosalie's parents want her away from the school?
(a) Because she is homesick.
(b) Because of the crime on campus.
(c) Because of the inappropriate behavior of the headmistresses.
(d) Because a new headmaster has taken over.

2. Why do Karen and Martha want to talk to Mrs. Tilford?
(a) They are enlisting her help to organize a bake sale.
(b) They want to confirm her grant to the school for next year.
(c) They would like her support in the next election.
(d) She has encouraged all the parents to remove their daughters from the school.

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

4. What has forced Martha to examine her feelings for Karen?
(a) Dr. Cardin's proposal to Karen.
(b) Being lonely.
(c) Mary's allegations.
(d) Growing older.

5. Why did Mrs. Mortar not return to testify in the trial?
(a) She refused.
(b) She couldn't get a ship back in time.
(c) She didn't think she could be of much help.
(d) She did not get the telegrams.

6. What does Karen realize when Dr. Cardin says he really wants to ask the question about her relationship with Martha?
(a) She can't marry him.
(b) She thinks he is incredibly rude.
(c) She would want to ask if she were him.
(d) She loves him even more.

7. In what room of Mrs. Tilford's home does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?
(a) The den.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The living room.

8. What does Karen know about Dr. Cardin at this point in time?
(a) He never really loved her.
(b) He is very selfish.
(c) He lied about going to Vienna.
(d) He will not return.

9. What does Mrs. Tilford admit to Karen?
(a) She was wrong to let the case go to trial.
(b) She wants Karen to tutor Mary.
(c) She wants Karen and Martha to leave town immediately.
(d) She has a job for Mrs. Mortar.

10. What does Mrs. Tilford advise Martha and Karen to do?
(a) Apologize to the parents.
(b) Explain everything to the girls.
(c) Get new students.
(d) Move away.

11. Who comes to the house at Mrs. Tilford's request?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Professor Cardinal.
(d) Mrs. Munn.

12. Why are Karen and Martha so outraged?
(a) That the plumber has charged more than his estimate.
(b) That Mrs. Tilford won't let them in the house.
(c) That a malicious child can be allowed to create havoc.
(d) That the school bus is broken down again.

13. Who questions Mary again about her story?
(a) Mr. Savoy.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Mrs. Munn.
(d) Professor Cardinal.

14. What do Karen and Martha know about their careers now?
(a) They are highly in demand now.
(b) There are few places they would be allowed to teach young girls.
(c) They are both burned out on teaching.
(d) They will start a new school in another state.

15. Where has Mrs. Mortar been during the trial?
(a) California.
(b) Europe.
(c) China.
(d) Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of charges is Mary making against the headmistresses?

2. What is Agatha doing as Act 2, Scene 2 begins?

3. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin when they are alone?

4. What is the demeanor of Karen and Martha?

5. Everything that Karen loved ____________________.

(see the answer keys)

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