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

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

3. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?
(a) She asks for details.
(b) She believes every word.
(c) She asks her to repeat them.
(d) She ignores them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Cardin attempt to comfort Martha?

2. What do Karen and Martha agree on regarding Mrs. Mortar?

3. Why does Joe visit with Mary?

4. What seems to be the source of Mary's behavioral problems?

5. Mary's behavior would indicate that she was raised in a _______________________.

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