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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. Who enters the room and states that Mary had found the flowers in a trashcan?

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

3. Who raised Mary?

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

5. What is Mary relentless in doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where has Mary gone after leaving the school in anger?

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

4. What is the result of Karen, Martha and Dr. Cardin questioning Mary?

5. How far reaching are the effects of Mary's malicious behavior?

6. What does Dr. Cardin do that makes Karen know she cannot marry him.

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

8. Why is Martha especially glad to see Mrs. Mortar, who has returned from Europe?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evil takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of good versus evil. Identify at least two characters who embody both good and evil and then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the play. Identify at least two themes in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme.

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