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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the obvious theme in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Hate.
(c) Lesbianism.
(d) Loss.

2. What does Mary symbolize in the play?
(a) Evil.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Love.
(d) Betrayal.

3. Which of the following are the girls not doing at the play begins?
(a) Eating lunch.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Working on projects.
(d) Studying.

4. Who is Mary's grandmother?
(a) Mrs. Dobie.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Mrs. Cardin.

5. What is Agatha doing as Act 2, Scene 2 begins?
(a) Packing clothes.
(b) Making dinner.
(c) Arranging flowers.
(d) Making preparations for a guest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room of Mrs. Tilford's home does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?

2. What are Mary's tools used for evil?

3. Where has the alleged inappropriate behavior taken place?

4. How does Mary feel about Rosalie?

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

(see the answer key)

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