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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 role does Clive have in his family?
(a) The son.
(b) The father.
(c) The grandson.
(d) The grandfather.

2. Why does Harry refuse Edward's request in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He thinks Edward's requests are silly
(b) He doesnt' like Edward.
(c) Edward is old enough to do it on his own.
(d) He has "duties to his empire."

3. What does Edward feel about the story Joshua tells him?
(a) He doesn't like it.
(b) He enjoys it greatly.
(c) He thinks its sad.
(d) The story scares him.

4. After his first choice was declined, who does Clive arrange Harry to marry?
(a) Betty.
(b) Mrs.Saunders.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Maud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who admires Clive's life?

2. What does Maud feel about children in general?

3. Who does Clive send for after settling Betty's situation?

4. How does Clive react to Edward's confession about the doll?

5. How does Edward react to Clive's taunts during the game at the picnic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can the doll Edward takes from Victoria symbolize?

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

3. Why would the characters only age 25 years if Act 2 takes place a 100 years later?

4. What is the relationship between Betty and Clive?

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

6. Betty tells Ellen that "she didn't get married to enjoy herself." What does this tell the reader about the idea of marriage?

7. What is Harry and Betty's relationship?

8. 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?

9. Clive believes it is unsafe for anyone to leave the house. What does this tell the audience about the environment in which the characters live?

10. Describe Lin's values in this scene.

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