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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is the only person the parents talk to before withdrawing their daughters from the school?
(a) Karen.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) Martha.

5. What is the setting for Act 3?
(a) The Glendale Academy.
(b) The Exeter School.
(c) The Dover School.
(d) The Wright-Dobie School.

6. How does Mary seem to Mrs. Tilford by this point?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Conniving.
(c) Angry.
(d) Convincing.

7. Who knocks on the door soon after Martha's body is discovered?
(a) Mrs. Munn.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Professor Cardinal.

8. What does Mrs. Tilford tell Karen about Mary?
(a) She regrets the lies she told.
(b) She has been sent away to boarding school.
(c) She lied and coerced Rosalie to lie also.
(d) She has been cut out of her will.

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

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

11. Why does Martha chastise Mrs. Mortar?
(a) For tracking mud into the house.
(b) For writing bad checks.
(c) For losing her keys.
(d) For not answering telegrams.

12. What is Mary doing as Rosalie enters the living room?
(a) Hiding.
(b) Crying.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Reading.

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

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

15. Why does Mary blackmail Rosalie?
(a) To get Rosalie in trouble.
(b) She doesn't know any better.
(c) Mrs. Mortar told her to.
(d) She needs allies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most people tend to destroy something __________________.

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

3. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?

4. The trial had been publicized _____________________.

5. What are Karen and Martha hoping to avoid?

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