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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. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?
(a) Mary Grant.
(b) Mary Tipton.
(c) Mary Hall.
(d) Mary Tilford.

2. What is Mary relentless in doing?
(a) Going to Europe this summer.
(b) Getting on the cheerleading squad.
(c) Learning to speak French.
(d) Damaging the credibility of the headmistresses.

3. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?
(a) Conservative.
(b) Puritanical.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Loose.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Tilford decide to do after Mary persists in her claims about Karen and Martha?

2. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

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

4. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

5. What seems to be the source of Mary's behavioral problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has prompted Martha to think about her true feelings for Karen?

2. What does Mary symbolize in this good vs. evil drama?

3. What is the most tragic irony of the whole play?

4. What is the reason Karen and Martha go to Mrs. Tilford's house?

5. How does Mrs. Tilford begin to take Mary's accusations seriously?

6. What solution and ray of hope has Dr. Cardin presented to Karen and Martha?

7. What information does Karen share about herself and Mrs. Mortar that agitates Martha?

8. Why is Agatha suspicious of Mary's behavior?

9. What can be presumed about the source of Mary's cunning behavior?

10. Why are the adults not concerned about Mary's "heart attack"?

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