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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15 (through page 430).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oscar include natural slavery in the play?
(a) Because it is believed by most people.
(b) Because the Major - not he - believes in it.
(c) Because he believes it.
(d) Because it is shocking.

2. To what does Pai direct Oscar's attention to that Oscar identifies as coming from Book 1 of Plato's Republic?
(a) The dialogue between the Major and Kane about Bagby and Thomas begin in cahoots.
(b) The dialogue between Thomas and Kane about Bagby's illegal dealings.
(c) The dialogue between the Major and Kane about money and how man at the point of death is troubled by things he has never before taken seriously.
(d) The dialogue between Mother and Thomas about his trip north to protect his late uncle's assets.

3. Why does Basie interrupt by admitting Oscar's lawsuit could be a landmark if they win?
(a) He wants to convince Oscar his case has a chance.
(b) He hopes to forestall reading the entire script.
(c) He wants to encourage Oscar to hire him.
(d) He is trying to stay positive.

4. In the morning, how does Christina find Oscar?
(a) Dressed in one of Father's suits and smoking for the first time in 20 years.
(b) Asleep on the couch.
(c) In a tuxedo.
(d) In his pajamas, as usual.

5. Lily is distraught over Billie's death and what else?
(a) Her lack of money.
(b) Billie's wrecked car.
(c) The expense of attending his funeral.
(d) Oscar's cold behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Oscar upset about the obituary?

2. What forces Thomas to go north to prevent the Union government from seizing everything?

3. What does Oscar say when Christina tells him there will be no funeral?

4. Why is Christina shocked that Oscar would waste time reading his play to this person?

5. Harry hopes once Szyrk is reversed, what will happen?

(see the answer key)

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