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

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

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

4. What is Clive entrusted with for his job?
(a) The gold in the area.
(b) The native villagers.
(c) Building weapons.
(d) The Queen's land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked his opinion, how does Joshua describe the natives?

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

3. What does Maud feel about children in general?

4. What does Clive suggest that Edward participate in?

5. After investigating Betty's claim about who was mean to her, who does Clive believe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Joshua be rude to Betty?

2. What evidence is provided that Clive and Betty's marriage is in trouble?

3. What is Harry and Betty's relationship?

4. What can the doll Edward takes from Victoria symbolize?

5. Describe the relationship between Clive and Joshua.

6. Why does Martin say it's difficult being married to Victoria?

7. What view of Edward does his confession to Victoria allow the audience to have?

8. Has the value in marriage changed over 100 years, from Act 1 to Act 2? Give evidence to support your answer.

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

10. 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?

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