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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. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.

2. The girls at school are troubled because _________________________.

3. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?

4. What is the stereotypical definition of New England mores?

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

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. How does Mrs. Tilford begin to take Mary's accusations seriously?

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

4. Why are the adults not concerned about Mary's "heart attack"?

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

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

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

8. How does Mrs. Mortar react when she learns that she is to be sent back to London?

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

10. Why was the play considered controversial at the time it was written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of the bracelet that Rosalie has borrowed and not yet returned. What does it signify? What role does it play in the drama? Why did the author choose this item?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is a classic story of good versus evil. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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