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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. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Mrs. Tinkham.
(c) Mrs. Teaford.
(d) Mrs. Tillman.

2. Agatha is used to Mary's ___________________.
(a) study habits.
(b) cunning behavior.
(c) swearing.
(d) friends.

3. How does Mrs. Tilford react to Mary's visit?
(a) Joyously.
(b) Happily.
(c) Angrily.
(d) Warily.

4. Mrs. Tilford's demeanor can be characterized as ______________.
(a) vindictive.
(b) pleasant.
(c) depressed.
(d) impatient.

5. Who is the second person Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Mrs. Munn.
(b) Mrs. Montague.
(c) Mrs. Nunn.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe what Mrs. Mortar is doing?

2. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?

3. Who does Mary claim to have mistreated her?

4. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

5. What does Mary symbolize in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Agatha suspicious of Mary's behavior?

2. What can be presumed about the source of Mary's cunning behavior?

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

4. What is the reason Karen and Martha go to Mrs. Tilford's house?

5. What does Mrs. Tilford do after she is finished speaking with Mary?

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

7. How does Mrs. Mortar react when she learns that she is to be sent back to London?

8. What does Mrs. Tilford tell Dr. Cardin that he feels is out of place regarding his personal life?

9. Why does the author set the story of good vs. evil in a small town in Massachusetts?

10. What does Karen say in response to Mrs. Tilford's apology?

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