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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the time period for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1970s.

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

4. The trial had been publicized _____________________.
(a) not at all.
(b) extensively.
(c) minimally.
(d) sporadically.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who threatens Mrs. Tilford?

2. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

3. What does Mary give to Mrs. Mortar?

4. What is the demeanor of Karen and Martha?

5. With what does Martha threaten Mrs. Tilford?

(see the answer key)

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