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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Shy.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Tender.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?

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

3. What does Martha tell Mrs. Mortar that hurts Mrs. Mortar's feelings?

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

5. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Martha and Mrs. Mortar not realize during their argument?

2. How does Mrs. Tilford respond when she realizes that Mary has arrived unexpectedly?

3. How does Mary Tilford try to get on Mrs. Mortar's good side?

4. To what work of Arthur Miller's is Mary's character compared?

5. Why was the play considered controversial at the time it was written?

6. What are the circumstances of Martha's suicide?

7. What does Mary symbolize in this good vs. evil drama?

8. What solution and ray of hope has Dr. Cardin presented to Karen and Martha?

9. Who greets Mary when she arrives at the Tilford home?

10. How does Mrs. Tilford react when Martha threatens to sue her for libel?

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