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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. As characters find themselves alone with each other during the second game, what happens?
(a) They begin to argue.
(b) They confess feelings.
(c) They scare the other players.
(d) They have strong dislike for each other.

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

3. As Betty runs out to greet their guest, what does Maud warn Betty about?
(a) To not trust Joshua.
(b) To stay away from Harry.
(c) To never leave the children alone.
(d) To remember her place as Clive's wife.

4. How does Betty react to Ellen's second confession?
(a) She is very surprised.
(b) She feels sorry for Ellen.
(c) She misunderstands her and sends her inside.
(d) She is angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Betty's reaction to Clive's confession?

2. Where does Clive arrive home from?

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

4. What does Edward want to do with Harry?

5. What does Clive spill on his pants at the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Edward not want Clive to hear about the incident with the doll from Ellen?

2. Describe Maud's personality.

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

4. Why would Edward lie about Joshua stealing Ellen's necklace when he had it all along?

5. What does the park symbolize?

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

7. Why may Betty be confused since her separation with Clive?

8. Cathy's painting includes details about everyone in her life except for Martin's in which she painted his "vagueness." What does this tell the audience about Martin's importance in the family?

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

10. Mrs. Saunders narrowly escapes an attack by the natives. How does this situation make the others in Clive's family feel?

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