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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?
(a) He resists.
(b) He refuses.
(c) He agrees to think about it.
(d) He agrees to do it.

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

3. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?
(a) Drinking beer.
(b) Faking heart attacks.
(c) Biting her nails.
(d) Creating such turmoil at the school.

4. The school was founded by ___________________.
(a) A university professor.
(b) A board of businessmen.
(c) Two single women.
(d) A group of philanthropists.

5. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?
(a) Cries.
(b) Spits.
(c) Screams.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

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

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

4. In what month of the year does Act 1 open?

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

(see the answer key)

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