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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the time period for THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1920s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1950s.

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

6. Who is Mrs. Munn?
(a) Mrs. Tilford's seamstress.
(b) The wife of Mrs. Tilford's husband's business partner.
(c) The housekeeper at the school.
(d) The mother of one of the girls at school.

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

8. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.
(a) the Spring Fling dance may be cancelled.
(b) they have witnessed the inappropriate behavior.
(c) Summer vacation is shorter this year.
(d) the boys' school has a new curfew.

9. What does Mrs. Tilford declare about Mary?
(a) She can stay home as long as she likes.
(b) She will be driven back to school.
(c) She should at least stay for dinner.
(d) She is never going back to that school.

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

11. In what room of the school does the play begin?
(a) The library.
(b) The gym.
(c) The study room.
(d) The kitchen.

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

13. What have the girls heard coming from the bedroom door?
(a) An alarm clock.
(b) A TV.
(c) Unusual noises.
(d) Music.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?

2. How does Dr. Cardin attempt to comfort Martha?

3. What does Mrs. Mortar say to Martha in retaliation?

4. Who is Mrs. Tilford's maid?

5. Whose accusations initiate the witch trials in THE CRUCIBLE?

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