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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Betty claim has been mean to her?
(a) Clive.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Harry.
(d) Joshua.

2. How does Clive react when his life is discussed?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He brags about it.
(c) He gets angry.
(d) He gets depressed.

3. What are Ellen and Betty playing at the picnic?
(a) House.
(b) Cops and robbers.
(c) Catch.
(d) Tag.

4. Why does Maud quit the second game during the picnic?
(a) She gets stung by an insect.
(b) She thinks the game is silly.
(c) She gets scared.
(d) She thinks she hears something.

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

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

7. In Act I, what is interesting about the genders of Betty and Edward?
(a) The genders of the actors that play them are opposite of the characters' genders.
(b) They were once both men.
(c) The actors' genders are the same as the characters.
(d) Nothing.

8. After Edward's confession about the doll, where does Clive suggest they all go?
(a) On the porch.
(b) Far away from there.
(c) Hide in the basement.
(d) Into town.

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

10. What has the destruction of the native village caused to happen?
(a) Disease has ravaged the area.
(b) People are coming to rebuild.
(c) People have deserted the area.
(d) The army is coming in.

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

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

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

14. When Clive enters the house from being in the stables, why does Edward rush in to tell Clive about the doll?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He is happy to see his father.
(c) He wants to tell Clive before Ellen.
(d) He is excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes looking for Edward outside in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

3. Before the children arrive, what does Maud tell Clive to do?

4. When Joshua is rude to Betty, who orders Joshua to obey Betty?

5. Who does Clive suggest Harry marry?

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