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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin to do?
(a) Go away and never come back.
(b) Make the arrangements for Vienna right away.
(c) Go away for a couple days to reconsider the marriage.
(d) Pick up some Chinese takeout for dinner.

2. What does Mary do to scare Rosalie?
(a) Throws a book at her.
(b) Makes noises.
(c) Jumps out at her.
(d) Screams.

3. Who sides with Martha and Karen?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mrs. Munn.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Professor Cardinal.

4. What is the literary technique used when Martha begins to examine her feelings for Karen after Mary's accusations surface?
(a) Irony.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

5. Who arrives unexpectedly at the school?
(a) Professor Cardinal.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mrs. Munn.
(d) Mr. Tilford.

6. Who comes to the house occasionally?
(a) The meter reader.
(b) The mailman.
(c) The grocery delivery boy.
(d) The UPS guy.

7. Who does Karen reluctantly agree to allow in the house?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mr. Tilford.
(c) Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Peggy.

8. Why is Mrs. Mortar especially despicable?
(a) She talks about everyone she knows.
(b) She is greedy.
(c) She refused to testify when she could have reversed the legal decision.
(d) She spits when she talks.

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

10. What does Dr. Cardin plan for Martha?
(a) Get her established at Harvard.
(b) Take her to Vienna with Karen and him.
(c) Send her to London with Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Send her on a worldwide cruise.

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

12. How does Dr. Cardin react to Mrs. Tilford's statement about his marriage to Karen?
(a) He understands her concerns.
(b) He appreciates the offer but can't accept it.
(c) He is grateful for her generosity.
(d) He is outraged at the intrusion into his life.

13. What is the demeanor of Karen and Martha?
(a) Jubilant.
(b) Defeated.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Low key.

14. How does Mary blackmail Rosalie?
(a) Threatens to tell that Rosalie drinks beer.
(b) Threatens to tell that Rosalie stole a bracelet.
(c) Threatens to tell that Rosalie smokes pot.
(d) Threatens to tell that Rosalie sneaks out to see boys.

15. What is Dr. Cardin's reaction to Mary's allegations?
(a) He cannot believe them.
(b) He has suspected them all along.
(c) He believes everything Mary says.
(d) He knows they are lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is the setting for Act 3?

3. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?

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

5. Which of the following does Karen not do after talking to Mrs. Tilford?

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