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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. What does Betty reveal to Clive about Edward, his son?
(a) That Edward is a bully.
(b) That Edward plays with Victoria's dolls.
(c) That Edward is a happy child.
(d) That Edward is depressed.

2. What does Mrs. Saunders announce when she arrives at the wedding?
(a) The birth of her grandchild.
(b) The death of the natives' chief.
(c) That she bought a horse.
(d) The sale of her property.

3. What does the play start with in Act I?
(a) A death.
(b) A birth.
(c) A patriotic song.
(d) A war.

4. When Clive enters the house from being in the stables, why does Edward rush in to tell Clive about the doll?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He wants to tell Clive before Ellen.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is happy to see his father.

5. How are the stable boys different from Joshua?
(a) They are older.
(b) They are getting paid.
(c) They are white.
(d) They are members of a different tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings the children to Clive after Clive tells his family about the natives?

2. After the men return from the stables, what does Mrs. Saunders ask Joshua?

3. After everyone leaves the house, what does Clive confess?

4. What is Clive entrusted with for his job?

5. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?

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