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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tilford react to Mary's visit?
(a) Happily.
(b) Joyously.
(c) Warily.
(d) Angrily.

2. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?
(a) To practice her acting skills.
(b) To add interest to her boring life.
(c) To write better stories.
(d) To get attention.

3. Mary has a history of _________________.
(a) exaggeration.
(b) asthma attacks.
(c) fainting spells.
(d) excellent grades.

4. In what state does THE CHILDREN'S HOUR take place?
(a) Maine.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Montana.
(d) California.

5. To what work of fiction can Mary's actions be compared?
(a) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
(b) The Crucible
(c) The Witches of Eastwick.
(d) Independence Day.

6. How much money does Mary have to complete her expedition?
(a) Just the right amount.
(b) More than enough.
(c) None.
(d) Just a little bit.

7. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) Wright Way School.
(b) Wright-Dobie School.
(c) Wright-Wrong School.
(d) Wright Brothers School.

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

9. What role does evil serve in good vs. evil dramas?
(a) Catalyst.
(b) Climax.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Foundation.

10. What does Mary throw at the door when Karen and Dr. Cardin leave the room?
(a) A vase.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A book.
(d) A shoe.

11. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?
(a) Martha has inappropriate feelings for Karen.
(b) Martha has always been fat and ugly.
(c) Martha is not as pretty as Karen.
(d) Martha is not as smart as Karen.

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

13. Martha asks Dr. Cardin to speak to _______________ about Mary's behavior.
(a) Karen.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mary's grandmother.
(d) Mary's father.

14. What does Mrs. Tilford decide to do after Mary persists in her claims about Karen and Martha?
(a) Send Mary back to school immediately.
(b) Ground Mary for lying.
(c) Demand the immediate resignation of the headmistresses.
(d) Investigate the claims.

15. What does Mary give to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Wildflowers.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?

2. For what does Mrs. Tilford reprimand Mary?

3. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?

4. How is Mrs. Mortar related to Martha?

5. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?

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