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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Harry refuse Edward's request in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He doesnt' like Edward.
(b) He has "duties to his empire."
(c) Edward is old enough to do it on his own.
(d) He thinks Edward's requests are silly

4. Who rules Africa during Act I?
(a) The British Empire.
(b) Rome.
(c) The United States.
(d) Spain.

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

6. What does Edward feel about the story Joshua tells him?
(a) He enjoys it greatly.
(b) He doesn't like it.
(c) He thinks its sad.
(d) The story scares him.

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

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

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

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

11. What is Betty's reaction to Clive's confession?
(a) She comforts him.
(b) She leaves.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) She cries.

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

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

14. How does Harry feel about himself after his discussion with Clive?
(a) He is disgusted.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He is surprised.

15. How does Clive react to Edward's confession about the doll?
(a) He sends him to his room.
(b) He hits him.
(c) He congratulates him for his honesty.
(d) He yells at him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is "eroding" the standards of Clive's empire?

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

4. After everyone leaves the house, what does Clive confess?

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

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