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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mary feel about Rosalie?

2. What do the adults' reactions validate in Mary?

3. How does Martha feel now about Mrs. Mortar?

4. Who sides with Martha and Karen?

5. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Hellman use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Evil takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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