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

2. What role does Clive have in his family?
(a) The grandfather.
(b) The father.
(c) The grandson.
(d) The son.

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

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

5. What does Edward feel about the story Joshua tells him?
(a) He doesn't like it.
(b) He enjoys it greatly.
(c) The story scares him.
(d) He thinks its sad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is "eroding" the standards of Clive's empire?

3. At the picnic, who saves the disagreement over the game?

4. What are the stable boys said to be doing?

5. With whom does Clive appear when he re-enters the room from meeting with their guest in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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