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

2. Who does Mary coerce for money?
(a) Meggie.
(b) Mary Ann.
(c) Janie.
(d) Peggy.

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

4. Where does Mary go when she runs away from the school?
(a) The family cottage.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) Her grandmother's home.

5. Who is the second person Mrs. Tilford calls to talk about Karen and Martha's behavior?
(a) Mrs. Nunn.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Mrs. Montague.
(d) Mrs. Munn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Tilford's demeanor can be characterized as ______________.

2. How much money does Mary have to complete her expedition?

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

4. What is a possible source of Mary's behavioral problems?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mary claim that the girls at school have witnessed regarding Karen and Martha?

2. How does Mary get caught in her ploy to win over Mrs. Mortar?

3. Why is Agatha suspicious of Mary's behavior?

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

5. How does the author end the story on a hopeful note?

6. What information does Karen share about herself and Mrs. Mortar that agitates Martha?

7. What is the reason Karen and Martha go to Mrs. Tilford's house?

8. How does Mary react when she learns that she is being sent back to school?

9. What is Dr. Cardin's reaction when he hears Mary's allegations from Mrs. Tilford?

10. How does Mary react when she learns her punishment for her cunning behavior?

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