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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 does Clive spill on his pants at the picnic?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Juice.

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

3. When Clive and Harry join Edward and Joshua on the porch, what does Clive tell Harry about?
(a) Trouble with the natives.
(b) His marriage problems.
(c) His unhappy life.
(d) His plans to travel.

4. 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 is angry.
(d) She encourages her.

5. Why does Betty protest the news of their upcoming visitor?
(a) She is not fond of them.
(b) The house is a mess.
(c) She is afraid for their safety.
(d) They don't have the money to entertain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the stable boys said to be doing?

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

4. Why does Harry refuse Edward's request in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. Who orders Ellen and Betty to stop playing at the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Joshua telling Edward a story about his people?

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

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

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

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

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

7. In this Act 2 Scene 4, several characters from Act 1 have resurfaced. What is the significance of this?

8. What is Harry and Betty's relationship?

9. Why doesn't Ellen want Betty to run off with Harry?

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

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