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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 is the age range of the girls in the opening act?
(a) 16-18.
(b) 10-15.
(c) 12-14.
(d) 9-16.

2. The school was founded by ___________________.
(a) A board of businessmen.
(b) A group of philanthropists.
(c) A university professor.
(d) Two single women.

3. What has happened to Mary's vow?
(a) She will start tomorrow.
(b) She is thinking it over.
(c) She has abandoned it.
(d) She has followed through on it.

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

5. What type of building houses the school?
(a) Converted farmhouse.
(b) Warehouse.
(c) Abandoned schoolhouse.
(d) Townhouse in the city.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the vow made by the student?

3. Who does Mary coerce for money?

4. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?

5. How does Mrs. Tilford respond to Mary's exaggerations?

(see the answer key)

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