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

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

3. What does Ellen confess to Betty again while they are outside?
(a) Her guilt from stealing.
(b) Her love for Betty.
(c) Her love for Clive.
(d) Her deep depression.

4. How does Clive react to Edward's confession about the doll?
(a) He yells at him.
(b) He congratulates him for his honesty.
(c) He hits him.
(d) He sends him to his room.

5. Who does Clive send for after settling Betty's situation?
(a) His children.
(b) Betty.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Maud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clive tell Harry in Act 1, Scene 4 about the situation with Betty?

2. What are Ellen and Betty playing at the picnic?

3. During the dispute about Edward's doll, who does Maud slap?

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

5. What kind of picnic does the family have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Clive returns home, Betty tells him about all the "womanly things" she has done like playing piano and reading poetry. What does Betty's actions tell the reader about the roles of women?

5. Why would Joshua destroy the doll Edward adores so much?

6. How does Maud's warning Clive to pay more attention to Betty foreshadow Betty's reaction to Harry's arrival?

7. Why would Edward shout at Joshua to obey Betty?

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

9. Why would Joshua be rude to Betty?

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

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