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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clive tell Harry in Act 1, Scene 4 about the situation with Betty?
(a) That everything is back the way it should be.
(b) That Betty is a terrible liar.
(c) That Betty is planning on leaving.
(d) That Betty is pregnant.

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

3. How does Edward react to Clive's taunts during the game at the picnic?
(a) He cries.
(b) He taunts Clive back.
(c) He gets angry and walks away.
(d) He ignores him.

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

5. What does Betty reveal to Clive about Edward, his son?
(a) That Edward is a bully.
(b) That Edward is depressed.
(c) That Edward is a happy child.
(d) That Edward plays with Victoria's dolls.

6. Why is it implied that Betty and Ellen are not good at the game they are playing at the picnic?
(a) They are women.
(b) They are clumsy.
(c) They never played the game before.
(d) They aren't serious about the game.

7. What is Mrs. Saunders initial reaction to Clive's request?
(a) She refuses.
(b) She punches him.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She agrees.

8. After his first choice was declined, who does Clive arrange Harry to marry?
(a) Maud.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Betty.
(d) Mrs.Saunders.

9. When asked his opinion, how does Joshua describe the natives?
(a) As "bad people" who are not his people.
(b) As misunderstood.
(c) As harmless.
(d) As peaceful.

10. Who stands alone and still on the porch for a long time while everyone is inside?
(a) Edward.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Betty.
(d) Joshua.

11. As characters find themselves alone with each other during the second game, what happens?
(a) They have strong dislike for each other.
(b) They confess feelings.
(c) They scare the other players.
(d) They begin to argue.

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

13. What does Clive feel is important in life?
(a) His children.
(b) The bond in marriage.
(c) Keeping his family safe.
(d) The affection between men.

14. What does Clive find difficult on a daily basis?
(a) To live where they are.
(b) To hold up the standards of his empire.
(c) Finding food for his family.
(d) To keep away the natives.

15. How does Betty react to Ellen's second confession?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She misunderstands her and sends her inside.
(c) She feels sorry for Ellen.
(d) She is very surprised.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who admires Clive's life?

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

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

5. What are Ellen and Betty playing at the picnic?

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