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

2. After Mrs. Saunders arrives, what do Clive and Joshua go outside to do?
(a) Fight the natives.
(b) Put out the fire.
(c) Secure the barn.
(d) Hunt for food.

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

4. What does Clive feel is important in life?
(a) The affection between men.
(b) His children.
(c) Keeping his family safe.
(d) The bond in marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confesses love for Betty during the second game at the picnic?

2. What does Maud feel about children in general?

3. What does Ellen confess to Betty again while they are outside?

4. What does Clive suggest that Edward participate in?

5. What has the destruction of the native village caused to happen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the relationship between Betty and Clive?

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

5. Betty's split from Clive leaves everyone in a state of shock. How did others view the marriage of Clive and Betty?

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

7. What is the significance of Joshua telling Edward a story about his people?

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

9. 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?

10. What is the significance of Cathy's rude skipping song?

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