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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Munn?

2. To what work of fiction can Mary's actions be compared?

3. Mary has a history of _________________.

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

5. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mary react when she learns that she is being sent back to school?

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

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

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

6. Where has Mary gone after leaving the school in anger?

7. How does Mrs. Tilford react when Martha threatens to sue her for libel?

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

9. How do the adults behave in such a way that only validates Mary's malicious behavior?

10. How does Mary get caught in her ploy to win over Mrs. Mortar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1930s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is a classic story of good versus evil. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Mrs Tilford. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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