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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?
(a) Karen.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) A few of the girls.
(d) Mrs. Tilford.

2. What was Mrs. Mortar's former profession?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Chef.
(c) Author.
(d) Actress.

3. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Marcy.
(c) Debbie.
(d) Meggie.

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

5. What does Dr. Cardin state about Mary's health?
(a) She has asthma.
(b) She has low blood pressure.
(c) She has a heart murmur.
(d) She is in perfect health.

Short Answer Questions

1. Karen tells Martha that __________ has asked her to marry him.

2. Who enters the room and states that Mary had found the flowers in a trashcan?

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

4. How is Dr. Cardin related to Mary Tilford?

5. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

(see the answer key)

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