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

2. Who is the woman who monitors the study room?
(a) Mrs. Lily Mortar.
(b) Mrs. Lily Fair.
(c) Mrs. Lily Dobie.
(d) Mrs. Rose Morton.

3. Which of the following are the girls not doing at the play begins?
(a) Eating lunch.
(b) Studying.
(c) Working on projects.
(d) Sewing.

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

5. Who is the other woman who founded the school?
(a) Karen Davis.
(b) Karen Wright.
(c) Karen Wilson.
(d) Karen Dobie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does THE CHILDREN'S HOUR take place?

2. Why is Mary prone to exaggeration?

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

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

5. Mary has a history of _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rosalie coming to spend the night at the Tilford home?

2. How does the author use foreshadowing in showing Mary's character traits in Act 1?

3. How is Mary's destructive behavior comparable to the effects of acid?

4. Why has Mrs. Tilford come to the school?

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

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

7. Who are the founders of the Wright-Dobie School?

8. How does Act 1 end?

9. What does Mrs. Tilford do after she is finished speaking with Mary?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing in showing Martha's character traits in Act 1?

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