The Children's Hour | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1

1. What is the setting for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

2. Who are the founders of the Wright-Dobie School?

3. Why was the play considered controversial at the time it was written?

4. How does Act 1 begin?

5. How does Mary Tilford try to get on Mrs. Mortar's good side?

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

7. How does Mary react when she learns her punishment for her cunning behavior?