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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who raised Mary?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Mr. Tilford.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Agatha.

2. Mary has a history of _________________.
(a) exaggeration.
(b) asthma attacks.
(c) fainting spells.
(d) excellent grades.

3. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?
(a) A few of the girls.
(b) Karen.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) Mrs. Tilford.

4. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?
(a) Martha is not as pretty as Karen.
(b) Martha has always been fat and ugly.
(c) Martha is not as smart as Karen.
(d) Martha has inappropriate feelings for Karen.

5. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To practice her acting skills.
(b) To get attention.
(c) To add interest to her boring life.
(d) To write better stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?

2. Who is Mary's grandmother?

3. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?

4. What seems to be the source of Mary's behavioral problems?

5. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?

Short Essay Questions

1. How far reaching are the effects of Mary's malicious behavior?

2. Why is Rosalie coming to spend the night at the Tilford home?

3. Explain the impact that the trial has had on Karen and Martha's careers.

4. What information does Karen share about herself and Mrs. Mortar that agitates Martha?

5. How is Mary's behavior likened to the behavior of the girls in THE CRUCIBLE?

6. What is Dr. Cardin's reaction when he hears Mary's allegations from Mrs. Tilford?

7. How does Act 1 end?

8. What are the circumstances of Martha's suicide?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing in showing Mary's character traits in Act 1?

10. What do Martha and Mrs. Mortar not realize during their argument?

(see the answer keys)

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