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

2. After Edward protests to the adults about playing with the doll, what happens to him?
(a) He runs away.
(b) Clive hits him.
(c) He gets slapped by Betty and Ellen.
(d) Victoria takes her doll.

3. As Betty runs out to greet their guest, what does Maud warn Betty about?
(a) To remember her place as Clive's wife.
(b) To never leave the children alone.
(c) To not trust Joshua.
(d) To stay away from Harry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of story does Joshua tell Edward while they are on the porch?

2. As characters find themselves alone with each other during the second game, what happens?

3. Where does Clive arrive home from?

4. How does Betty react to Ellen's second confession?

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

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