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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Mrs. Tillman.
(c) Mrs. Tinkham.
(d) Mrs. Teaford.

2. Who is the woman who monitors the study room?
(a) Mrs. Lily Mortar.
(b) Mrs. Rose Morton.
(c) Mrs. Lily Fair.
(d) Mrs. Lily Dobie.

3. Who raised Mary?
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Mr. Tilford.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

2. How does Mrs. Tilford react to Mary's visit?

3. Who is Mrs. Munn?

4. What claims does Mary make about school?

5. What does Mrs. Tilford declare about Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use foreshadowing in showing Mary's character traits in Act 1?

2. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations against Karen and Marth?

3. Why does the author set the story of good vs. evil in a small town in Massachusetts?

4. How does Mary pull Rosalie into the questioning about the headmistresses?

5. What is the setting for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

6. What does Mrs. Tilford do after she is finished speaking with Mary?

7. How does Mrs. Mortar react when she learns that she is to be sent back to London?

8. What is the setting for Act 3?

9. What is Dr. Cardin's reaction when he hears Mary's allegations from Mrs. Tilford?

10. What is the irony in Mrs. Mortar's name?

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