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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Cardin respond to Martha's request that he speak to Mrs. Tilford?
(a) He agrees to do it.
(b) He agrees to think about it.
(c) He resists.
(d) He refuses.

2. What does Dr. Cardin tell Mary she must stop doing?
(a) Creating such turmoil at the school.
(b) Biting her nails.
(c) Drinking beer.
(d) Faking heart attacks.

3. What does Mary symbolize in the play?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Love.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Evil.

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

5. Whose accusations initiate the witch trials in THE CRUCIBLE?
(a) Clergymen.
(b) Young girls.
(c) Angry husbands.
(d) Townspeople.

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

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

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

9. Who is one of the people Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mr. Truman.
(d) Professor Carlini.

10. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?
(a) Through a keyhole.
(b) With a telescope.
(c) Through a crack in a door.
(d) Through an open window.

11. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?
(a) Annette.
(b) Anna.
(c) Sara.
(d) Agatha.

12. Who is one of the women who founded the school?
(a) Martha Dobie.
(b) Martha Vineyard.
(c) Martha Wilson.
(d) Martha Washington.

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

14. What claims does Mary make?
(a) She is homesick.
(b) She is ill.
(c) She is broke.
(d) She is expelled.

15. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?
(a) She asks for details.
(b) She ignores them.
(c) She believes every word.
(d) She asks her to repeat them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accusations does Mary make about Karen and Martha?

2. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?

3. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

4. What is the obvious theme in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

5. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.

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