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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maud feel about children in general?
(a) They should keep their mouths shut.
(b) They should be in bed when the sun goes down.
(c) They should honor their parents.
(d) They are useless.

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

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

4. Who warns Clive about the stable boys?
(a) Betty.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Edward.
(d) Harry.

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

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

7. As the games continue during the picnic who shows disappointment in Betty's behavior regarding other people?
(a) Edward.
(b) Harry.
(c) Clive.
(d) Maud.

8. What does Clive admit to knowing about his wife?
(a) That she's in love with a woman.
(b) That she's a terrible mother.
(c) That she's lazy.
(d) That she's in love with another man.

9. With whom does Clive appear when he re-enters the room from meeting with their guest in Act 1?
(a) Mrs. Saunders.
(b) Maud.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Harry.

10. Who does Clive suggest Harry marry?
(a) Betty.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Maud.
(d) Mrs. Saunders.

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

12. What does Betty and Harry confess to each other?
(a) Fear of Joshua.
(b) A secret passion.
(c) Hate for Clive.
(d) Hatred for each other.

13. At the picnic, who saves the disagreement over the game?
(a) Betty.
(b) Harry.
(c) Clive.
(d) Ellen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clive's advice to Harry?

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

3. After Edward's confession about the doll, where does Clive suggest they all go?

4. What is Mrs. Saunders initial reaction to Clive's request?

5. During what time period does Act I occur?

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