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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what room of the school does the play begin?
(a) The gym.
(b) The study room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The library.

2. What is the obvious theme in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) Lesbianism.
(b) Hate.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Loss.

3. Who is Karen's fiance?
(a) Dr. James Hall.
(b) Dr. Joseph Cardoff.
(c) Dr. Jim Bellevue.
(d) Dr. Joe Cardin.

4. Karen tells Martha that __________ has asked her to marry him.
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Joe.
(c) Blaine.
(d) Jim.

5. What does Martha tell Mrs. Mortar that hurts Mrs. Mortar's feelings?
(a) Mrs. Mortar has gained weight and must go on a diet.
(b) The school is sending Mrs. Mortar back to London.
(c) The girls don't want her at the school anymore.
(d) Mrs. Mortar is forgetting too many things.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Dr. Cardin related to Mary Tilford?

2. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?

3. Who is Mary's grandmother?

4. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?

5. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

(see the answer key)

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