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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. What kind of story does Joshua tell Edward while they are on the porch?
(a) Wars.
(b) A fairy tale.
(c) A story of his people and creation of the world.
(d) The story of his birth.

2. To what is Clive's life compared?
(a) An empire.
(b) A nightmare.
(c) A dream.
(d) A circus.

3. What does Clive suggest that Edward participate in?
(a) Riding with the men.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Hunting.

4. Why does Harry refuse Edward's request in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He has "duties to his empire."
(b) He thinks Edward's requests are silly
(c) Edward is old enough to do it on his own.
(d) He doesnt' like Edward.

5. When Clive and Harry join Edward and Joshua on the porch, what does Clive tell Harry about?
(a) Trouble with the natives.
(b) His marriage problems.
(c) His unhappy life.
(d) His plans to travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Betty ask Joshua to retrieve in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What does Clive encourage Betty to do during their private discussion?

3. What does Mrs. Saunders tell Clive about Joshua's family?

4. During the picnic, how is the game situation saved?

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

(see the answer key)

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