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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Martha.
(c) Karen.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

2. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Tilford house?
(a) Professor Cardinal.
(b) Karen and Martha.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Reverend Miller.

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

4. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?
(a) 10-15.
(b) 9-16.
(c) 12-14.
(d) 16-18.

5. Who is Mrs. Munn?
(a) Mrs. Tilford's seamstress.
(b) The mother of one of the girls at school.
(c) The wife of Mrs. Tilford's husband's business partner.
(d) The housekeeper at the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is asked to corroborate Mary's story?

2. What does Martha tell Mrs. Mortar that hurts Mrs. Mortar's feelings?

3. Mary has a history of _________________.

4. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?

5. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?

(see the answer key)

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