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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 refuses.
(c) He resists.
(d) He agrees to think about it.

2. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?
(a) Mrs. Tinkham.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Mrs. Teaford.
(d) Mrs. Tillman.

3. What has happened to Mary's vow?
(a) She will start tomorrow.
(b) She is thinking it over.
(c) She has abandoned it.
(d) She has followed through on it.

4. What punishment does Karen inflict on Mary?
(a) Confinement to the school grounds for two weeks.
(b) Kitchen duty for two weeks.
(c) Tutoring duties for two weeks.
(d) No phone privileges for two weeks.

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

6. What is Mary relentless in doing?
(a) Going to Europe this summer.
(b) Learning to speak French.
(c) Damaging the credibility of the headmistresses.
(d) Getting on the cheerleading squad.

7. What has Dr. Cardin asked Mrs. Mortar to do which irritates her?
(a) Make a pot of coffee.
(b) Leave the room where Mary is resting.
(c) Vacuum the study room.
(d) Pick up his laundry.

8. Mrs. Tilford conducts herself with no hint of _____________________.
(a) joy.
(b) composure.
(c) malicious behavior.
(d) dignity.

9. What arouses Mrs. Tilford's suspicions about Mary's accusations?
(a) Mary is insistent.
(b) Mary swears on her mother's grave.
(c) Mary has a tape recording.
(d) Mary produces witnesses.

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

11. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?
(a) To separate her from her cohorts.
(b) To get her to a psychiatrist.
(c) To get her a French tutor.
(d) To expel her from school.

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

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

14. Which of the girls is reciting Shakespeare to Mrs. Mortar?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Meggie.
(d) Marcy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

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

3. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?

4. Who enters the room and states that Mary had found the flowers in a trashcan?

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

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