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

4. Who orders Ellen and Betty to stop playing at the picnic?
(a) Clive.
(b) Mrs. Saunders.
(c) Edward.
(d) Harry.

5. What does Ellen confess to Betty again while they are outside?
(a) Her love for Betty.
(b) Her guilt from stealing.
(c) Her deep depression.
(d) Her love for Clive.

Short Answer Questions

1. As everyone leaves the house, who does Clive hold back from exiting?

2. As the games continue during the picnic who shows disappointment in Betty's behavior regarding other people?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clive feel that Betty is "eroding" away the standards of his empire?

2. What role does Joshua play in this family?

3. Mrs. Saunders asks Joshua, if his "arm aches and whether he minds beating his own people." What does this comment imply about Mrs. Saunders' opinion on Joshua?

4. Gerry "if they can do together what they did before" to the Edward the audience met in Act 1. Where has the reader seen this question before and why is it significant?

5. Martin tries to convince Victoria to take a job in another city. What does this tell the audience about Martin as a person?

6. In the park, Edward gives Martin directions on how to take care of Tommy even though Martin is Tommy's father. What does this tell the audience about Martin's fathering skills?

7. How does Betty feel about spending time with other women? Why does she feel this way?

8. Why wouldn't Clive believe Edward when he blames Joshua for destroying the doll?

9. What is the significance of Clive arranging a marriage between Harry and Betty?

10. Why would Edward shout at Joshua to obey Betty?

(see the answer keys)

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