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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?
(a) Sister.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Mother.
(d) Aunt.

3. Which of the following does not describe what Mrs. Mortar is doing?
(a) Sitting in a big chair.
(b) Listening to a recitation.
(c) Leaning her head back.
(d) Filing her nails.

4. Who is the other woman who founded the school?
(a) Karen Wright.
(b) Karen Wilson.
(c) Karen Dobie.
(d) Karen Davis.

5. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?
(a) Throws a vase of flowers.
(b) Screams and runs away.
(c) Faints.
(d) Falls on the floor claiming a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Dr. Cardin asked Mrs. Mortar to do which irritates her?

3. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

4. Why does Joe visit with Mary?

5. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?

(see the answer key)

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