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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clive encourage Betty to do during their private discussion?
(a) See a doctor for her depression.
(b) Make new friends.
(c) Resist her passions.
(d) Find a new man.

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

3. After the men return from the stables, what does Mrs. Saunders ask Joshua?
(a) If he did his chores.
(b) If he is tired.
(c) If he minds beating his own people.
(d) If he is hungry.

4. After everyone leaves the house, what does Clive confess?
(a) How difficult the whipping was.
(b) He is afraid.
(c) He loves someone else.
(d) He wants a divorce.

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

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

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

8. Why does Betty protest the news of their upcoming visitor?
(a) She is afraid for their safety.
(b) The house is a mess.
(c) She is not fond of them.
(d) They don't have the money to entertain.

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

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

11. 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 never played the game before.
(c) They are clumsy.
(d) They aren't serious about the game.

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

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

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

15. As everyone leaves the house, who does Clive hold back from exiting?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Betty.
(d) Maud.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Edward protest when he is yelled at for playing with the doll?

3. What does the play start with in Act I?

4. Why is Edward sent inside by Clive?

5. Who calls Edward names while he is playing with the doll again?

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