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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mrs. Saunders arrives, what do Clive and Joshua go outside to do?
(a) Hunt for food.
(b) Put out the fire.
(c) Secure the barn.
(d) Fight the natives.

2. What does Joshua do to Victoria's doll when he sees Edward playing with it again?
(a) He hides it.
(b) He washes it.
(c) He slits it open.
(d) He loses it.

3. What causes Clive to react with disgust when he is talking to Harry?
(a) The smell of Harry's clothes.
(b) The idea of the natives invading his empire.
(c) Harry shows Clive physical affection.
(d) The thought of his wife.

4. How does Maud feel about Mrs. Saunders going outside with the men?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She encourages her.
(c) That it's unwomanly.
(d) She is worried for her.

5. During what time period does Act I occur?
(a) Present day.
(b) The early-1900s.
(c) The late-1800s.
(d) Late-1600s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Betty and Clive's guest narrowly escape from while living in Africa?

2. What does Clive encourage Betty to do during their private discussion?

3. What does Edward protest when he is yelled at for playing with the doll?

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

5. What role does Clive have in his family?

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