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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who rules Africa during Act I?
2. When Joshua is rude to Betty, who orders Joshua to obey Betty?
3. What does Edward feel about the story Joshua tells him?
4. What is Betty's reaction to Clive's confession?
5. Who is "eroding" the standards of Clive's empire?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why would Edward lie about Joshua stealing Ellen's necklace when he had it all along?
2. How does Clive describe the life he has?
3. How does Maud's warning Clive to pay more attention to Betty foreshadow Betty's reaction to Harry's arrival?
4. Why would Joshua be rude to Betty?
5. Why may Betty be confused since her separation with Clive?
6. 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?
7. Betty proposes the idea of buying a large house for everyone to live in. What is the purpose of Betty wanting to do this?
8. What does the bringing of Martin into the ritual represent?
9. Ellen reveals to Clive that Edward has been playing with dolls. How does Clive react to this news? Is his reaction surprising?
10. Describe Lin's values in this scene.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Power is a theme within Cloud 9. Many of the characters want to be dominant, while others are more than happy as the subordinate. Which character do you believe holds the most power? What about that character makes them powerful? Did their power ever waiver? If so, when?
Essay Topic 2
Although many of the conflicts are internalized within the characters, there are some external conflicts within the plot. What is one of the most crucial external conflict in Cloud 9? Why is this conflict so important?
Essay Topic 3
Children play a large role in the story Cloud 9. Why is the presence of children significant? How are the children of Victoria and Edward different than Cathy and Tommy? How are they the same? Do any of the other characters have childlike characteristics? If so, who?
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