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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. To what work of fiction can Mary's actions be compared?

2. Who is Mrs. Munn?

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

4. With whom does Karen discuss Mary's disruptive behavior?

5. Karen tells Martha that __________ has asked her to marry him.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary pull Rosalie into the questioning about the headmistresses?

2. Given Mary's behavior so far in the play, what type of home would the reader believe she had been raised in?

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

4. How does Act 1 begin?

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

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

7. What does Mrs. Tilford's demeanor seem to be?

8. How does Martha come to tell Karen that she really does have loving feelings toward her?

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

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

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

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the taboo of homosexuality in the 1930s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during the 1930s to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

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