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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the woman who monitors the study room?
(a) Mrs. Lily Fair.
(b) Mrs. Rose Morton.
(c) Mrs. Lily Dobie.
(d) Mrs. Lily Mortar.

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

3. With whom does Karen discuss Mary's disruptive behavior?
(a) Mary Ann.
(b) Jane.
(c) Martha.
(d) Melinda.

4. What guest is expected at the Tilford home?
(a) Mrs. Tilford's sister.
(b) One of the girls from the school.
(c) An old college friend of Mr. Tilford's.
(d) Mrs. Mortar.

5. What have the girls heard coming from the bedroom door?
(a) Music.
(b) Unusual noises.
(c) A TV.
(d) An alarm clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary relentless in doing?

2. How does Mary blackmail Rosalie?

3. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

4. Who emerges as the strongest character at the end of the play?

5. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?

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