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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) in vogue.
(b) a sin.
(c) widespread.
(d) not a public topic.

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

3. What does Mary do to Rosalie?
(a) Blackmails her.
(b) Curls her hair.
(c) Slaps her.
(d) Teaches her to dance.

4. What is Rosalie's demeanor when she enters the living room?
(a) Boisterous.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

5. Why does Mary blackmail Rosalie?
(a) She needs allies.
(b) She doesn't know any better.
(c) To get Rosalie in trouble.
(d) Mrs. Mortar told her to.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karen respond to Mrs. Tilford's offers?

2. What does Mrs. Tilford admit to Karen?

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

4. What does Martha finally reveal to Karen after Dr. Cardin leaves?

5. What is the theme associated with Mrs. Tilford at the end of the play?

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