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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the men return from the stables, what does Mrs. Saunders ask Joshua?
(a) If he is hungry.
(b) If he minds beating his own people.
(c) If he is tired.
(d) If he did his chores.

2. Who stands alone and still on the porch for a long time while everyone is inside?
(a) Betty.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Edward.
(d) Joshua.

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

4. Why does Mrs. Saunders go outside while the men are in the stables?
(a) To see what was going on.
(b) She forgot to feed the horses.
(c) It's too hot inside.
(d) She hears screaming.

5. Why is it implied that Betty and Ellen are not good at the game they are playing at the picnic?
(a) They are women.
(b) They never played the game before.
(c) They are clumsy.
(d) They aren't serious about the game.

6. In Act I, what is interesting about the genders of Betty and Edward?
(a) The genders of the actors that play them are opposite of the characters' genders.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They were once both men.
(d) The actors' genders are the same as the characters.

7. How does Clive react when his life is discussed?
(a) He gets angry.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He brags about it.
(d) He gets depressed.

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

9. What does Clive find difficult on a daily basis?
(a) To keep away the natives.
(b) To hold up the standards of his empire.
(c) To live where they are.
(d) Finding food for his family.

10. What role does Clive have in his family?
(a) The grandfather.
(b) The son.
(c) The grandson.
(d) The father.

11. When Joshua is rude to Betty, who orders Joshua to obey Betty?
(a) Mrs. Saunders.
(b) Edward.
(c) Maud.
(d) Clive.

12. After telling on the stable boys, who does Joshua hint to Clive that there may be a relationship between?
(a) Edward and Betty.
(b) Harry and Betty.
(c) Harry and Ellen.
(d) Betty and Ellen.

13. What does Clive spill on his pants at the picnic?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Milk.
(c) Juice.
(d) Water.

14. Who does Betty claim has been mean to her?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Harry.
(d) Clive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edward protests to the adults about playing with the doll, what happens to him?

2. What does Edward offer Harry during the second game at the picnic?

3. What does Clive tell Harry in Act 1, Scene 4 about the situation with Betty?

4. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?

5. When asked his opinion, how does Joshua describe the natives?

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