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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

3. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?
(a) The maid.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) The butler.
(d) Mr. Tilford.

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

5. What does Mrs. Tilford decide to do after Mary persists in her claims about Karen and Martha?
(a) Ground Mary for lying.
(b) Send Mary back to school immediately.
(c) Demand the immediate resignation of the headmistresses.
(d) Investigate the claims.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where has the alleged inappropriate behavior taken place?

4. Who raised Mary?

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

(see the answer key)

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