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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To get attention.
(b) To add interest to her boring life.
(c) To write better stories.
(d) To practice her acting skills.

2. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?
(a) Kitchen duty for two weeks.
(b) Tutoring duties for two weeks.
(c) Confinement to the school grounds for two weeks.
(d) No phone privileges for two weeks.

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

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

5. In what state does THE CHILDREN'S HOUR take place?
(a) California.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Maine.
(d) Montana.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?

2. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?

3. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

4. With whom does Karen discuss Mary's disruptive behavior?

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

(see the answer key)

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