The Children's Hour Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Children's Hour Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the other woman who founded the school?
(a) Karen Davis.
(b) Karen Dobie.
(c) Karen Wright.
(d) Karen Wilson.

3. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To practice her acting skills.
(b) To add interest to her boring life.
(c) To write better stories.
(d) To get attention.

4. What does Mary give to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Muffins.
(b) Wildflowers.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Candy.

5. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?
(a) Empathetic.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Tender.
(d) Shy.

6. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?
(a) Her grandmother's home.
(b) The family cottage.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) A hotel.

7. To what work of fiction can Mary's actions be compared?
(a) The Crucible
(b) Independence Day.
(c) The Witches of Eastwick.
(d) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

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

9. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?
(a) Kitchen duty for two weeks.
(b) Confinement to the school grounds for two weeks.
(c) Tutoring duties for two weeks.
(d) No phone privileges for two weeks.

10. What claims does Mary make?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is homesick.
(c) She is expelled.
(d) She is broke.

11. Mary has a history of _________________.
(a) fainting spells.
(b) exaggeration.
(c) excellent grades.
(d) asthma attacks.

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

13. In what room of the school does the play begin?
(a) The gym.
(b) The study room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The library.

14. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?
(a) Climax.
(b) Foundation.
(c) Catalyst.
(d) Metaphor.

15. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?
(a) With a telescope.
(b) Through an open window.
(c) Through a keyhole.
(d) Through a crack in a door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agatha question Mary?

2. What has happened to Mary's vow?

3. What type of building houses the school?

4. Who is one of the people Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?

5. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

(see the answer keys)

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