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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Martha asks Dr. Cardin to speak to _______________ about Mary's behavior.
(a) Mary's father.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Karen.
(d) Mary's grandmother.

2. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.
(a) the furnace is going out.
(b) the end of year picnic is all planned.
(c) car is making funny noises.
(d) commitment to the school will not change.

3. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?
(a) Screams.
(b) Spits.
(c) Cries.
(d) Faints.

4. In what state does THE CHILDREN'S HOUR take place?
(a) Maine.
(b) Montana.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tilford respond to Mary's exaggerations?

2. What is the vow made by the student?

3. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?

4. What does Mary symbolize in the play?

5. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

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