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

2. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?
(a) The maid.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Mr. Tilford.
(d) The butler.

3. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?
(a) Sister.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Grandmother.

4. Why do Rosalie's parents want her away from the school?
(a) Because a new headmaster has taken over.
(b) Because of the crime on campus.
(c) Because she is homesick.
(d) Because of the inappropriate behavior of the headmistresses.

5. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?
(a) All the girls at school.
(b) Only Mary.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the adults' reactions validate in Mary?

2. What is the vow made by the student?

3. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?

4. Who is Mrs. Munn?

5. Whose bracelet will Mary claim that Rosalie stole?

(see the answer key)

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