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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) May.
(d) April.

2. What does Martha tell Mrs. Mortar that hurts Mrs. Mortar's feelings?
(a) The girls don't want her at the school anymore.
(b) Mrs. Mortar is forgetting too many things.
(c) Mrs. Mortar has gained weight and must go on a diet.
(d) The school is sending Mrs. Mortar back to London.

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

4. What do Karen and Martha agree on regarding Mrs. Mortar?
(a) She should retire next year.
(b) She needs a long vacation.
(c) She has to leave the school.
(d) She deserves a raise.

5. What is the time period for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 1930s.
(b) 1920s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1970s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?

2. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

3. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

4. Which of the following does not describe what Mrs. Mortar is doing?

5. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?

(see the answer key)

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