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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. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?
(a) 9-16.
(b) 12-14.
(c) 16-18.
(d) 10-15.

2. Karen tells Martha that __________ has asked her to marry him.
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Blaine.
(c) Jim.
(d) Joe.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which girl does Mrs. Mortar chastise for tardiness?

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

3. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

4. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?

5. What is the name of Mary's grandmother?

Short Essay Questions

1. The parents get caught up in the fever of Mary's accusations and Mrs. Tilford's phone calls and neglect to do one thing. What is that one thing?

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

3. How is Mary's behavior likened to the behavior of the girls in THE CRUCIBLE?

4. How does Mary pull Rosalie into the questioning about the headmistresses?

5. How do Karen and Martha behave in the aftermath of the libel trial?

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

7. What is the "witch hunt" upon which Mary has embarked?

8. How does Karen react to Mrs. Tilford's arrival at the school?

9. Why does the author set the story of good vs. evil in a small town in Massachusetts?

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

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