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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Martha beg Karen to do when she realizes Dr. Cardin is gone?
(a) Go after Dr. Cardin.
(b) Say she has loved her all along.
(c) Say good riddance to him.
(d) Call him when she gets settled.

4. How does Mary feel about Rosalie?
(a) She doesn't particularly like her.
(b) She can take her or leave her.
(c) She is her best friend.
(d) She can't stand her.

5. With what theme does the author end the play?
(a) Hopefulness.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Love.
(d) Loss.

6. The trial had been publicized _____________________.
(a) extensively.
(b) not at all.
(c) sporadically.
(d) minimally.

7. Which of the following is not something Dr. Cardin has done?
(a) Started drinking Scotch for lunch.
(b) Secured a position in Vienna.
(c) Sold his house.
(d) Plans to marry Karen right away.

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

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

10. What are Karen and Martha hoping to avoid?
(a) Ridicule and shame.
(b) Leaving old friends.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Having to move away.

11. How does Karen respond to Mrs. Tilford's offers?
(a) She will consider them.
(b) She rejects them outright.
(c) She accepts them.
(d) She cannot take the money.

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

13. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin when they are alone?
(a) If he truly believed in her innocence.
(b) If he really loves her.
(c) If they can move to California.
(d) If they can have children right away.

14. What concluded ten days ago?
(a) Final exams.
(b) An FBI investigation.
(c) The school year.
(d) A libel trial.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosalie's demeanor when she enters the living room?

2. What does Karen ask Dr. Cardin to do?

3. Whose bracelet will Mary claim that Rosalie stole?

4. What is the demeanor of Karen and Martha?

5. What do the adults' reactions validate in Mary?

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