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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 do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?
(a) To expel her from school.
(b) To separate her from her cohorts.
(c) To get her a French tutor.
(d) To get her to a psychiatrist.

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

3. What arouses Mrs. Tilford's suspicions about Mary's accusations?
(a) Mary has a tape recording.
(b) Mary produces witnesses.
(c) Mary is insistent.
(d) Mary swears on her mother's grave.

4. Why does Joe visit with Mary?
(a) To determine the cause of her latest illness.
(b) To talk about her plans for the summer.
(c) To convince her to take French.
(d) To take her to the theatre.

5. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?
(a) Loose.
(b) Puritanical.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Moderate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Karen's fiance?

2. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?

3. What is a possible source of Mary's behavioral problems?

4. Mary has a history of _________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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