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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. Why does Agatha question Mary?
(a) Her shoes are muddy.
(b) Her clothes are all wet.
(c) She doesn't have any luggage.
(d) Her arrival is unexpected.

2. What does Mary symbolize in the play?
(a) Evil.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Love.

3. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?
(a) All the girls at school.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Only Mary.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who raised Mary?

2. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.

3. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?

4. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?

5. What is the time period for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

(see the answer key)

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