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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says in "The Children's Hour" Act II, "It's not nice to frighten people by pretending to be sick when you aren't"?
(a) Mrs. Tilford.
(b) Agatha.
(c) Joe.
(d) Miss Wright.

2. How does Mary blackmail Rosalie into saying she saw things she didn't?
(a) By threatening to say she stole the bracelet.
(b) By threatening to hurt her.
(c) By promising to give her money.
(d) By promising to be her best friend.

3. What time is it supposed to be when Act III of "Days to Come" begins?
(a) 4:30 p.m.
(b) 7:30 a.m.
(c) 9 a.m.
(d) Noon.

4. What does Mossie do in Act I that irritates Easter?
(a) Cracks his knuckles.
(b) Plays with knives.
(c) Hums.
(d) Chews gum.

5. in "The Little Foxes," who mentions how "Southern aristocrats have kept together"?
(a) Leo.
(b) Ben.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Marshall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the judge for the case involving Karen and Martha?

2. Where did Horace and Alexandra stop over night?

3. Where does Act III of "The Children's Hour" take place?

4. Where is Dr. Sloan in Act II of "The Little Foxes" ?

5. Approximately how old is Addie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Rodman living room in "Days to Come."

2. According to Leo, what is in Horace's safety deposit box?

3. "The Children's Hour" was author Lillian Hellman's first play. Who did she dedicate it to?

4. What are some of the things that Cora complains about during the first act of "Days to Come"?

5. What does the staging information for the beginning of Act III in "Days to Come" reveal?

6. Julie talks about "it stopped a little while ago." What is she referring to?

7. What causes Rosalie to become hysterical in Act II of "The Children's Hour"?

8. According to Andrew, what is Julie's punishment for leaving?

9. What happens with the students at the school in Act II of "The Children's Hour"?

10. According to Cal, what is Leo's reaction about finding out that Horace has the safety deposit box?

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