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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 causes Clive to react with disgust when he is talking to Harry?
(a) The idea of the natives invading his empire.
(b) The thought of his wife.
(c) The smell of Harry's clothes.
(d) Harry shows Clive physical affection.

2. When Clive enters the house from being in the stables, why does Edward rush in to tell Clive about the doll?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He wants to tell Clive before Ellen.
(c) He is afraid.
(d) He is happy to see his father.

3. Who does Betty claim has been mean to her?
(a) Clive.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Harry.

4. Who rules Africa during Act I?
(a) The British Empire.
(b) The United States.
(c) Rome.
(d) Spain.

5. How does Harry feel about himself after his discussion with Clive?
(a) He is confident.
(b) He is disgusted.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He is surprised.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Saunders tell Clive about Joshua's family?

3. Why does Maud quit the second game during the picnic?

4. What does Edward want to do with Harry?

5. What does Betty ask Joshua to retrieve in Act 1, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Clive kisses Mrs. Saunders goodbye, Betty attacks her. Why does Betty act this way?

2. Betty proposes the idea of buying a large house for everyone to live in. What is the purpose of Betty wanting to do this?

3. At the end of the Act, Joshua points a gun at Clive and Edward stands by and does nothing. What do these events signify?

4. Harry confesses his passion for Betty when Clive is securing the barn. What does this tell you about Harry's value for friendship?

5. Betty discusses with Martin his marital problems with her daughter,Victoria. Is Betty judgmental about her daughter's current living situation? Give examples to support your answer.

6. What is the significance of the discussion of the violence in video games?

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

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. What is Harry and Betty's relationship?

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