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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. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

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

3. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?

4. What is the age range of the girls in the opening act?

5. For what does Mrs. Tilford reprimand Mary?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Tilford tell Dr. Cardin that he feels is out of place regarding his personal life?

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

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

5. How does Act 1 begin?

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

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

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

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

10. Explain the impact that the trial has had on Karen and Martha's careers.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study on Karen. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the play's title. What did the author mean by calling the play when THE CHILDREN'S HOUR? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Mrs Tilford. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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