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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 kind of story does Joshua tell Edward while they are on the porch?
(a) Wars.
(b) A fairy tale.
(c) The story of his birth.
(d) A story of his people and creation of the world.

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Saunders tell Clive about Joshua's family?
(a) They are murdering people.
(b) They are living in wealth.
(c) That they have fled the village.
(d) That they were killed in the village fire.

5. What does Betty reveal to Clive about Edward, his son?
(a) That Edward plays with Victoria's dolls.
(b) That Edward is depressed.
(c) That Edward is a bully.
(d) That Edward is a happy child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward protest when he is yelled at for playing with the doll?

2. Who brings the children to Clive after Clive tells his family about the natives?

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

4. What does Betty and Harry confess to each other?

5. Who warns Clive about the stable boys?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence is provided that Clive and Betty's marriage is in trouble?

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

3. 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?

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

5. Edward orders the women to stop playing catch. He believes that they are awful because they are women. How does this reflect the view on women during the time this play is occurring?

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

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

8. What does Clive's "empire" symbolize?

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

10. How does Clive describe the life he has?

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