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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story does Joshua tell Edward while they are on the porch?
(a) The story of his birth.
(b) Wars.
(c) A story of his people and creation of the world.
(d) A fairy tale.

2. How does Maud feel about Mrs. Saunders going outside with the men?
(a) She is worried for her.
(b) She encourages her.
(c) That it's unwomanly.
(d) She is angry.

3. During what time period does Act I occur?
(a) Present day.
(b) Late-1600s.
(c) The late-1800s.
(d) The early-1900s.

4. What does Betty and Harry confess to each other?
(a) A secret passion.
(b) Hate for Clive.
(c) Hatred for each other.
(d) Fear of Joshua.

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

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

7. Who rules Africa during Act I?
(a) Rome.
(b) The British Empire.
(c) Spain.
(d) The United States.

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

9. To what is Clive's life compared?
(a) An empire.
(b) A circus.
(c) A nightmare.
(d) A dream.

10. Why is Edward sent inside by Clive?
(a) To wash dishes.
(b) To bathe.
(c) To eat breakfast.
(d) To make a fire.

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

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

13. Where does Clive arrive home from?
(a) The United States.
(b) A hunting trip.
(c) A wild safari.
(d) A visit to several native villages.

14. As the games continue during the picnic who shows disappointment in Betty's behavior regarding other people?
(a) Harry.
(b) Clive.
(c) Edward.
(d) Maud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of picnic does the family have?

2. How does Harry feel about himself after his discussion with Clive?

3. After everyone leaves the house, what does Clive confess?

4. What is Clive entrusted with for his job?

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

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