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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Karen's fiance?
(a) Dr. Joe Cardin.
(b) Dr. Joseph Cardoff.
(c) Dr. James Hall.
(d) Dr. Jim Bellevue.

2. What do Karen and Martha agree on regarding Mrs. Mortar?
(a) She needs a long vacation.
(b) She should retire next year.
(c) She has to leave the school.
(d) She deserves a raise.

3. What does Martha tell Mrs. Mortar that hurts Mrs. Mortar's feelings?
(a) Mrs. Mortar is forgetting too many things.
(b) Mrs. Mortar has gained weight and must go on a diet.
(c) The school is sending Mrs. Mortar back to London.
(d) The girls don't want her at the school anymore.

4. What does Mary do to scare Rosalie?
(a) Jumps out at her.
(b) Screams.
(c) Throws a book at her.
(d) Makes noises.

5. At the time this play was written, what was not condoned as proper among those teaching children?
(a) Lesbianism.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Modeling.
(d) Texting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Mortar's former profession?

2. Why do Rosalie's parents want her away from the school?

3. Why does Mary blackmail Rosalie?

4. Who questions Mary again about her story?

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

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