The Children's Hour Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Children's Hour Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?

3. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What can be presumed about the source of Mary's cunning behavior?

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

3. What has prompted Martha to think about her true feelings for Karen?

4. What does Karen say in response to Mrs. Tilford's apology?

5. How does Mary manage to blackmail Rosalie?

6. How does Mrs. Tilford initially respond to Mary's accusations against Karen and Marth?

7. How does Act 1 end?

8. What is the most tragic irony of the whole play?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is set in the 1930s during a time of The Great Depression and sexual repression. What impact did these two factors have on the author? What impact did these factors have on her work, especially the play, THE CHILDREN'S HOUR? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Karen, Mary and Mrs. Tilford. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1930s? Explain by giving examples.

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