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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 will stay at the Rodman house, allegedly for protecting the Rodman family?
(a) Firth.
(b) Whalen.
(c) Wilkie.
(d) Easter and Mossie.

2. What does Cora offer to Ellicott from a small box?
(a) A piece of fudge.
(b) Pepsin drops.
(c) Licorice.
(d) A mint.

3. Who does Mrs. Mortar open the front door to?
(a) Joe.
(b) Mrs. Tilford.
(c) Agatha.
(d) A student.

4. Who says, "How could he miss them if he never looks at them?"
(a) Joe Horns.
(b) Leo.
(c) Ben.
(d) Oscar.

5. Approximately how old is Addie?
(a) 25.
(b) 70.
(c) 55.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the blind man that Wilkie talks of nursing along?

2. Where does Leo see a piece on an old violin?

3. Who shivers and makes a fire in the fireplace in Act III of "The Children's Hour," perhaps for just for something to do?

4. Where does Martha talk of sending her aunt?

5. What are Lois and Catherine studying frantically in Act I of "The Children's Hour"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Lily Mortar?

3. What does Oscar think about shooting for sport?

4. Why does everyone want Horace to come home?

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

6. What did Lucy observed downtown in the morning in "Days to Come"?

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

8. What does Regina want in exchange for the bonds, and what will she do if she doesn't get it?

9. How does Mrs. Tilford find out that she was wrong to accuse Karen and Martha?

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

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