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

2. Who brings the children to Clive after Clive tells his family about the natives?
(a) Maud.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Betty.
(d) Joshua.

3. Before the children arrive, what does Maud tell Clive to do?
(a) Give his children a better allowance.
(b) Stand up for his family more.
(c) Fire Joshua.
(d) Pay more attention to Betty.

4. How does Maud feel about Mrs. Saunders going outside with the men?
(a) She encourages her.
(b) She is worried for her.
(c) That it's unwomanly.
(d) She is angry.

5. What kind of picnic does the family have?
(a) A Christmas picnic.
(b) A birthday picnic.
(c) An anniversary picnic.
(d) A funeral picnic.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his first choice was declined, who does Clive arrange Harry to marry?

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

3. What does Edward want to do with Harry?

4. After Edward protests to the adults about playing with the doll, what happens to him?

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

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