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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the children arrive, what does Maud tell Clive to do?
(a) Stand up for his family more.
(b) Pay more attention to Betty.
(c) Give his children a better allowance.
(d) Fire Joshua.

2. Why does Maud quit the second game during the picnic?
(a) She thinks the game is silly.
(b) She gets stung by an insect.
(c) She gets scared.
(d) She thinks she hears something.

3. What does Clive try to convince Mrs. Saunders to do when they are in the open field?
(a) Surrender to the natives.
(b) Leave his house.
(c) Fight the natives.
(d) Have sex with him.

4. What does Maud feel about children in general?
(a) They should keep their mouths shut.
(b) They should be in bed when the sun goes down.
(c) They are useless.
(d) They should honor their parents.

5. Who warns Clive about the stable boys?
(a) Harry.
(b) Betty.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edward is scolded for playing with the doll, why does Ellen burst into tears?

2. When Clive enters the house from being in the stables, why does Edward rush in to tell Clive about the doll?

3. When asked his opinion, how does Joshua describe the natives?

4. What does Edward offer Harry during the second game at the picnic?

5. During what time period does Act I occur?

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