The Children's Hour | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

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

3.

2. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

Wright-Dobie School.

3. What is the time period for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

1930s.

4. In what state does THE CHILDREN'S HOUR take place?

Massachusetts.

5. The school was founded by ___________________.

Two single women.

6. Who is one of the women who founded the school?

Martha Dobie.

7. Who is the other woman who founded the school?

Karen Wright.

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

Lesbianism.

9. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?

April.

10. What type of building houses the school?

Converted farmhouse.

11. In what room of the school does the play begin?

The study room.

12. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

12-14.

13. Which of the...
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