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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Tilford's demeanor can be characterized as ______________.
(a) pleasant.
(b) impatient.
(c) vindictive.
(d) depressed.

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

3. How is Dr. Cardin related to Mary Tilford?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Stepbrother.
(d) Stepfather.

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

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

6. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?
(a) The family cottage.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) Her grandmother's home.

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

8. How can Mrs. Tilford be characterized?
(a) Angry.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Reasonable.

9. Who raised Mary?
(a) Agatha.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mr. Tilford.
(d) Mrs. Tilford.

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

11. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?
(a) Mary Tilford.
(b) Mary Hall.
(c) Mary Grant.
(d) Mary Tipton.

12. Who overhears Martha and Mrs. Mortar arguing?
(a) Karen.
(b) A few of the girls.
(c) Mrs. Tilford.
(d) Dr. Cardin.

13. In what state does the action in THE CRUCIBLE take place?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Vermont.

14. How does Agatha view Mary when she arrives unexpectedly?
(a) Suspiciously.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Angrily.
(d) Excitedly.

15. What accusations does Mary make about Karen and Martha?
(a) They exhibit inappropriate behavior.
(b) They smoke in bed.
(c) They drink beer in school.
(d) They do drugs on their lunch hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Tilford decide to do after Mary persists in her claims about Karen and Martha?

2. Who questions Mary upon her arrival at the Tilford house?

3. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?

4. What has happened to Mary's vow?

5. What does Mary give to Mrs. Mortar?

(see the answer keys)

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