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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. To what can Mary's malicious destruction be compared?
(a) Acid eating away at something.
(b) A tornado flattening the landscape.
(c) A flood sweeping everything away.
(d) A fire that reduces everything to embers.

2. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.
(a) Summer vacation is shorter this year.
(b) the boys' school has a new curfew.
(c) they have witnessed the inappropriate behavior.
(d) the Spring Fling dance may be cancelled.

3. What was Mrs. Mortar's former profession?
(a) Author.
(b) Actress.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Chef.

4. With what does Martha threaten Mrs. Tilford?
(a) A libel suit.
(b) Newspaper ads.
(c) Bodily harm.
(d) Editorials.

5. What happens when Karen and Martha find flaws in Mary's story?
(a) She slaps them.
(b) She runs out of the room.
(c) She cries.
(d) She recovers quickly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what room of the school does the play begin?

3. When is Mary to be taken back to school?

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

5. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?

(see the answer key)

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