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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who threatens Mrs. Tilford?
(a) Martha.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Karen.

2. What is the theme associated with Mrs. Tilford at the end of the play?
(a) Redemption.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Loss.
(d) Search for love.

3. 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 would want to ask if she were him.
(c) She thinks he is incredibly rude.
(d) She loves him even more.

4. What makes the only noise in the school now?
(a) A squeaky ceiling fan.
(b) A Grandfather clock.
(c) A noisy furnace.
(d) A relentlessly ringing phone.

5. What is Karen and Martha's intention at the Tilford house?
(a) Attend a cocktail party.
(b) Speak to the Garden Club.
(c) Confront Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Talk about Mary's grades.

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

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

8. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) One of the girls from the school.
(c) An old college friend of Mr. Tilford's.
(d) Mrs. Tilford's sister.

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

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

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

12. It is safe to say that Mary ______________________.
(a) doesn't even know what she has done wrong.
(b) will be sorry one day.
(c) will behave maliciously for the rest of her life.
(d) will have to confess her sins.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary do to Rosalie?

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

3. How does Mary blackmail Rosalie?

4. What does Mrs. Tilford advise Martha and Karen to do?

5. Karen and Martha find it hard to ______________________.

(see the answer keys)

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