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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) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Martha.
(c) Dr. Cardin.
(d) Karen.

2. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?
(a) To separate her from her cohorts.
(b) To get her to a psychiatrist.
(c) To get her a French tutor.
(d) To expel her from school.

3. What is Karen and Martha's intention at the Tilford house?
(a) Confront Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Attend a cocktail party.
(c) Talk about Mary's grades.
(d) Speak to the Garden Club.

4. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?
(a) Mary Grant.
(b) Mary Hall.
(c) Mary Tilford.
(d) Mary Tipton.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?

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

3. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?

4. Mrs. Tilford's demeanor can be characterized as ______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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