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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the vow made by the student?
(a) Cut off all her hair.
(b) Marry the next boy she meets.
(c) Leave the school.
(d) Run away with her boyfriend.

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

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

4. Where has the alleged inappropriate behavior taken place?
(a) A car.
(b) A bedroom.
(c) A bar.
(d) A library.

5. The school was founded by ___________________.
(a) A group of philanthropists.
(b) Two single women.
(c) A board of businessmen.
(d) A university professor.

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

7. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

8. According to Mary, who knows about the behavior of Karen and Martha?
(a) Only Mary.
(b) Dr. Cardin.
(c) Mrs. Mortar.
(d) All the girls at school.

9. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

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

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

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

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

15. Who does Mary say she misses?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her dog.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Agatha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary symbolize in the play?

2. What is Mary relentless in doing?

3. When is Mary to be taken back to school?

4. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

5. What does Mary throw at the door when Karen and Dr. Cardin leave the room?

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