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

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

3. What does Betty and Clive's guest narrowly escape from while living in Africa?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Disease.
(c) An attack by the natives.
(d) An earthquake.

4. What is Betty's reaction to Clive's confession?
(a) She leaves.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She comforts him.

5. After Edward's confession about the doll, where does Clive suggest they all go?
(a) Hide in the basement.
(b) Into town.
(c) Far away from there.
(d) On the porch.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Betty runs out to greet their guest, what does Maud warn Betty about?

2. What role does Clive have in his family?

3. What does Clive spill on his pants at the picnic?

4. Why do Maud, Betty, Mrs. Saunders and Victoria wait inside while the men go to the stables?

5. Who rules Africa during Act I?

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