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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clive encourage Betty to do during their private discussion?
(a) Find a new man.
(b) See a doctor for her depression.
(c) Make new friends.
(d) Resist her passions.

2. What causes Clive to react with disgust when he is talking to Harry?
(a) The idea of the natives invading his empire.
(b) The smell of Harry's clothes.
(c) Harry shows Clive physical affection.
(d) The thought of his wife.

3. After Edward's confession about the doll, where does Clive suggest they all go?
(a) On the porch.
(b) Far away from there.
(c) Into town.
(d) Hide in the basement.

4. What does the play start with in Act I?
(a) A death.
(b) A birth.
(c) A war.
(d) A patriotic song.

5. Why do Maud, Betty, Mrs. Saunders and Victoria wait inside while the men go to the stables?
(a) The natives are outside.
(b) Clive is whipping the stable boys.
(c) Clive is fighting with Joshua.
(d) There is a storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. After telling on the stable boys, who does Joshua hint to Clive that there may be a relationship between?

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

3. What is Clive's advice to Harry?

4. After investigating Betty's claim about who was mean to her, who does Clive believe?

5. With whom does Clive appear when he re-enters the room from meeting with their guest in Act 1?

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