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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?
(a) Martha has inappropriate feelings for Karen.
(b) Martha has always been fat and ugly.
(c) Martha is not as pretty as Karen.
(d) Martha is not as smart as Karen.

3. Why does Joe visit with Mary?
(a) To talk about her plans for the summer.
(b) To determine the cause of her latest illness.
(c) To take her to the theatre.
(d) To convince her to take French.

4. Martha asks Dr. Cardin to speak to _______________ about Mary's behavior.
(a) Mary's father.
(b) Mary's grandmother.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) Karen.

5. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) Wright Way School.
(b) Wright-Wrong School.
(c) Wright-Dobie School.
(d) Wright Brothers School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Karen's fiance?

2. In what room of the school does the play begin?

3. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?

4. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?

5. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?

(see the answer key)

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