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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. Why does Mrs. Saunders go outside while the men are in the stables?
(a) To see what was going on.
(b) She hears screaming.
(c) It's too hot inside.
(d) She forgot to feed the horses.

2. Why is Edward sent inside by Clive?
(a) To eat breakfast.
(b) To wash dishes.
(c) To bathe.
(d) To make a fire.

3. Who warns Clive about the stable boys?
(a) Edward.
(b) Betty.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Harry.

4. What are the stable boys said to be doing?
(a) Whispering and sneaking out.
(b) Planning a war.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Giving the other tribe secrets.

5. What does Clive admit to knowing about his wife?
(a) That she's a terrible mother.
(b) That she's in love with another man.
(c) That she's lazy.
(d) That she's in love with a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clive entrusted with for his job?

2. What does Betty and Clive's guest narrowly escape from while living in Africa?

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

4. After Mrs. Saunders arrives, what do Clive and Joshua go outside to do?

5. Why does Betty protest the news of their upcoming visitor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Maud's personality.

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

3. What does the bringing of Martin into the ritual represent?

4. 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?

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. Edward made fun of the women for trying to play sports, yet he wasn't much better. Why would he have made fun of them?

7. Ellen reveals to Clive that Edward has been playing with dolls. How does Clive react to this news? Is his reaction surprising?

8. Harry misunerstands Clive when he speaks about the "sanctuary of the affection between men." What does Clive mean by this statement?

9. Martin leaves alone after the ritual. What does this tell the audience about his position in this group?

10. What is the significance of Cathy's rude skipping song?

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