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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is it explained to Ben that the family came up with Horace's share of the money?
(a) They'll borrow it from Mr. Marshall, then pay him back.
(b) They'll each have to kick in a little more money.
(c) They'll borrow it from a friend of Leo's.
(d) Zan is going to give them her trust fund.

2. How much time will the family have to pay back Horace's share of the money?
(a) About a week.
(b) About five months.
(c) About 11 months.
(d) About a year.

3. Who refuses to shake Leo's hand as they part in Act 2?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Ben.
(c) Cal.
(d) Horace.

4. How does the family intend to honor their employee-related promises to Mr. Marshall?
(a) They have no intentions of honoring their promises.
(b) By tight micro-managment.
(c) By lying to them.
(d) By playing the employees against each other.

5. Why does Horace believe the family's business decision is wrong?
(a) They will make money off the labor of men who will not be paid a fair wage.
(b) They know nothing about management.
(c) They know nothing about cotton.
(d) They know nothing about industrialization.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says a man isn't in business only for what he can get out of it --it has to mean something to his heart, too?

2. How does Regina greet her husband in Act 2?

3. Why is Alexandra distraught during the family's visit in Act 2?

4. What company bonds are in the safe deposit box?

5. Who thinks Horace is not interested in the business deal?

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