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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Karen's fiance?
(a) Dr. Joseph Cardoff.
(b) Dr. Joe Cardin.
(c) Dr. Jim Bellevue.
(d) Dr. James Hall.

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

4. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Excitedly.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Suspiciously.

5. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Sister.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Mother.

6. What was the topic of THE CRUCIBLE?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Women's rights.
(d) Witch trials.

7. How can Mrs. Tilford be characterized?
(a) Abusive.
(b) Angry.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Reasonable.

8. Who does Mary coerce for money?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Meggie.
(c) Janie.
(d) Mary Ann.

9. What has happened to Mary's vow?
(a) She will start tomorrow.
(b) She has followed through on it.
(c) She is thinking it over.
(d) She has abandoned it.

10. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Only Mary.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) All the girls at school.

11. Whose accusations initiate the witch trials in THE CRUCIBLE?
(a) Clergymen.
(b) Angry husbands.
(c) Townspeople.
(d) Young girls.

12. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?
(a) She asks her to repeat them.
(b) She asks for details.
(c) She ignores them.
(d) She believes every word.

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

14. Who is the second person Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Mrs. Munn.
(b) Mrs. Montague.
(c) Mrs. Nunn.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

15. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Martha.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Karen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe what Mrs. Mortar is doing?

2. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?

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

4. What does Mrs. Tilford declare about Mary?

5. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?

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