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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. At the picnic, who saves the disagreement over the game?
(a) Clive.
(b) Harry.
(c) Betty.
(d) Ellen.

2. When asked his opinion, how does Joshua describe the natives?
(a) As misunderstood.
(b) As "bad people" who are not his people.
(c) As peaceful.
(d) As harmless.

3. What kind of picnic does the family have?
(a) An anniversary picnic.
(b) A birthday picnic.
(c) A funeral picnic.
(d) A Christmas picnic.

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

5. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?
(a) A visit from her sister.
(b) A visit from the Red Cross.
(c) A visit from a rival tribe.
(d) A visit from Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Ellen and Betty playing at the picnic?

2. Who witnesses the confessions made by Betty and Harry?

3. What is Mrs. Saunders initial reaction to Clive's request?

4. Why do Maud, Betty, Mrs. Saunders and Victoria wait inside while the men go to the stables?

5. What does the play start with in Act I?

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