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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rules Africa during Act I?
(a) The United States.
(b) Spain.
(c) Rome.
(d) The British Empire.

2. Who confesses love for Betty during the second game at the picnic?
(a) Maud.
(b) Edward.
(c) Mrs. Saunders.
(d) Ellen.

3. Who is "eroding" the standards of Clive's empire?
(a) His children.
(b) Joshua.
(c) The natives.
(d) His wife.

4. As the games continue during the picnic who shows disappointment in Betty's behavior regarding other people?
(a) Maud.
(b) Clive.
(c) Harry.
(d) Edward.

5. What does Clive find difficult on a daily basis?
(a) To hold up the standards of his empire.
(b) To live where they are.
(c) Finding food for his family.
(d) To keep away the natives.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mrs. Saunders go outside while the men are in the stables?

4. As everyone leaves the house, who does Clive hold back from exiting?

5. During the dispute about Edward's doll, who does Maud slap?

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