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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. At the time this play was written, what was not condoned as proper among those teaching children?
(a) Texting.
(b) Modeling.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Lesbianism.

2. What does Mrs. Tilford advise Martha and Karen to do?
(a) Apologize to the parents.
(b) Move away.
(c) Get new students.
(d) Explain everything to the girls.

3. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?
(a) September.
(b) May.
(c) April.
(d) December.

4. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?
(a) Biting her nails.
(b) Creating such turmoil at the school.
(c) Faking heart attacks.
(d) Drinking beer.

5. How does Dr. Cardin attempt to comfort Martha?
(a) He puts on classical music.
(b) He pours her a drink.
(c) He embraces her.
(d) He takes her to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the obvious theme in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

2. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?

3. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.

4. What is Mary relentless in doing?

5. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?

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