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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the stable boys said to be doing?
(a) Planning a war.
(b) Whispering and sneaking out.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Giving the other tribe secrets.

2. What is Clive entrusted with for his job?
(a) The gold in the area.
(b) The Queen's land.
(c) The native villagers.
(d) Building weapons.

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

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

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

6. When Joshua is rude to Betty, who orders Joshua to obey Betty?
(a) Edward.
(b) Mrs. Saunders.
(c) Maud.
(d) Clive.

7. What does Clive spill on his pants at the picnic?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Juice.

8. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?
(a) A visit from her sister.
(b) A visit from Harry.
(c) A visit from the Red Cross.
(d) A visit from a rival tribe.

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

10. What causes Clive to react with disgust when he is talking to Harry?
(a) Harry shows Clive physical affection.
(b) The idea of the natives invading his empire.
(c) The thought of his wife.
(d) The smell of Harry's clothes.

11. How does Betty greet Clive when he returns?
(a) With a welcome home party.
(b) By telling him about all the womanly things she's done.
(c) With a new pet.
(d) With a home cooked meal.

12. Who admires Clive's life?
(a) Maud.
(b) Edward.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Harry.

13. Who does Clive send for after settling Betty's situation?
(a) Joshua.
(b) His children.
(c) Betty.
(d) Maud.

14. After Edward is scolded for playing with the doll, why does Ellen burst into tears?
(a) Because she is rebuked by Betty.
(b) She twisted her ankle.
(c) She feels bad for her actions.
(d) Her boyfriend broke up with her.

15. What does Mrs. Saunders tell Clive about Joshua's family?
(a) They are murdering people.
(b) They are living in wealth.
(c) That they were killed in the village fire.
(d) That they have fled the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward feel about the story Joshua tells him?

2. Why does Harry refuse Edward's request in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What does Clive find difficult on a daily basis?

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

5. What does Betty and Clive's guest narrowly escape from while living in Africa?

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