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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who challenges Mr. Marshall's choice of term that he used in reference to the family?
(a) Horace.
(b) Regina.
(c) Leo.
(d) Ben.

2. Why does Ben say his family is successful?
(a) They are lucky.
(b) They found new ways to do business and how to make customers pay.
(c) They have enough money to invest in the latest technology.
(d) They have preyed on weak, desperate people and accumulated many properties.

3. What term does Mr. Marshall use in referring to the family?
(a) Monarchs.
(b) Opportunists.
(c) Monopolists.
(d) Aristocrats.

4. Who originally owned the Lionnet?
(a) Oscar's grandmother.
(b) Regina's parents.
(c) Horace's parents.
(d) Birdie's parents.

5. According to Ben, who is not very adaptable?
(a) Opportunists.
(b) Monopoloists.
(c) The southern aristocrat.
(d) The British royalty.

6. What does Oscar say he wants to do with his money?
(a) Buy a pecan farm.
(b) Travel and hunt.
(c) Restore an old plantation.
(d) Ride horses in Savannah.

7. Who does the slapping in Act 1?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Ben.
(c) Cal.
(d) Leo.

8. What is Horace's initial response to his family's communications?
(a) He refuses to talk with them.
(b) He says "absolutely not."
(c) He does not respond.
(d) He tells Alexandra to tell them no.

9. As Mr. Marshall says his goodbyes, who commits to coming to his home town for a visit?
(a) Ben.
(b) Birdie.
(c) Leo.
(d) Regina.

10. Which character is Birdie concerned about health-wise?
(a) Alexandra.
(b) Herself.
(c) Horace.
(d) Ben.

11. How does the family communicate with Horace regarding the business matter?
(a) By phoning.
(b) By writing.
(c) By going to visit.
(d) By Alexandra.

12. Who does Birdie want to run an errand for her?
(a) Cal.
(b) One of the kitchen boys.
(c) Addie.
(d) One of the farm hands.

13. What does Alexandra say in Act 1 that irritates her mother?
(a) She won't go.
(b) She never wants to see her father again.
(c) She won't bring her father home if he's too ill to travel.
(d) She'll go, but won't come back.

14. After their business dinner, how much time does the family have to come up with the money for their business deal?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One month.
(d) Two weeks.

15. Who discreetly agrees with Birdie's dislike for her husband's hobby?
(a) Addie.
(b) Ben.
(c) Regina.
(d) Cal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who halts Birdie's errand request?

2. Who takes Mr. Marshall back to his train?

3. Who are the heirs to the family's wealth?

4. Who particularly likes the idea of the unlikely marriage?

5. What surprises and pleases Mr. Marshall about the family's hometown?

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