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

Short Answer Questions

1. Most people tend to destroy something __________________.

2. How does Mary blackmail Rosalie?

3. What is the setting for Act 3?

4. What has forced Martha to examine her feelings for Karen?

5. Who emerges as the strongest character at the end of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study on Karen. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Karen, Mary and Mrs. Tilford. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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