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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of picnic does the family have?
(a) A Christmas picnic.
(b) An anniversary picnic.
(c) A funeral picnic.
(d) A birthday picnic.

2. Who comes looking for Edward outside in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Maud and Ellen.
(b) Betty and Victoria.
(c) Ellen and Betty.
(d) Maud and Betty.

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

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

5. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?
(a) A visit from the Red Cross.
(b) A visit from her sister.
(c) A visit from Harry.
(d) A visit from a rival tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clive react to Edward's confession about the doll?

2. What does Ellen confess to Betty again while they are outside?

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

4. After Edward protests to the adults about playing with the doll, what happens to him?

5. What does Clive admit to knowing about his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act I, Scene 1, Harry introduces the reader to his family. Describe Harry's family.

2. What does Clive's "empire" symbolize?

3. Edward orders the women to stop playing catch. He believes that they are awful because they are women. How does this reflect the view on women during the time this play is occurring?

4. Describe Maud's personality.

5. What is the significance of the Betty from Act 1 and the Betty from Act 2 embracing at the end of the play?

6. How does the game hide and seek fit appropriately with the characters sharing feelings with each other as they encounter one another?

7. Describe Lin's values in this scene.

8. Edward quits his job to "keep house" for Victoria and Lin. Is this situation surprising?

9. Betty claims that Joshua, the servant, is being rude to her. When Clive confronts Joshua, his story is different. Why does Clive believe Joshua over his own wife?

10. When Clive kisses Mrs. Saunders goodbye, Betty attacks her. Why does Betty act this way?

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