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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Karen and Martha know about their careers now?
(a) They are highly in demand now.
(b) They are both burned out on teaching.
(c) They will start a new school in another state.
(d) There are few places they would be allowed to teach young girls.

3. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Tilford house?
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Karen and Martha.
(c) Reverend Miller.
(d) Professor Cardinal.

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

5. What does Mrs. Tilford admit to Karen?
(a) She has a job for Mrs. Mortar.
(b) She wants Karen to tutor Mary.
(c) She was wrong to let the case go to trial.
(d) She wants Karen and Martha to leave town immediately.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Martha beg Karen to do when she realizes Dr. Cardin is gone?

3. How does Dr. Cardin react to Mrs. Tilford's statement about his marriage to Karen?

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

5. Why did Mrs. Mortar not return to testify in the trial?

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