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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In determining how much time they have to pay back Horace's share of the money, what assumption does the family make?
(a) That they will be able to afford the interest rate.
(b) That the interest rate won't increase.
(c) That they can get the bonds cashed.
(d) That Horace has already seen his safe deposit box before arriving home.

2. Who does Horace suspect will be in charge of the local employees of the potential business?
(a) Leo.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Regina.
(d) Ben.

3. What piece of jewelry is in the safe deposit box?
(a) A watch.
(b) A ring.
(c) Cuff links.
(d) A cameo.

4. In Act 2, when do Regina's true feelings come out?
(a) When Zan begs her not to fight any more.
(b) When Horace tells her no and when her brothers cut her from the deal.
(c) When she realizes she's not going to travel.
(d) When she sees that Horace is tired and ailing.

5. In what way does the one who tries to stop the argument in Act 2 suggest that Horace should be approached?
(a) With "softness and a smile."
(b) With a gun to end his life.
(c) With "love and understanding."
(d) With a quick blow to the head.

6. What is the condition of Horace's health?
(a) He has respiratory problems.
(b) He has a bad heart.
(c) He has cancer.
(d) He has diabetes.

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

8. What else about the prospective facility does the family promise Mr. Marshall regarding employees?
(a) No benefits.
(b) A skilled labor force.
(c) Much of the work will be computerized.
(d) No strikes.

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

10. What is the brilliant idea that is derived after learning the contents of the safe deposit box?
(a) To stage a fire at the bank and say the bonds were consumed.
(b) To steal the bonds outright.
(c) To borrow the bonds, then pay them back.
(d) To take half the bonds and fill the rest of the envelopes with blank papers.

11. Whose shoe is in the safe deposit box?
(a) Alexandra's.
(b) Leo's.
(c) Regina's.
(d) Horace's.

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

13. What is the phrase used to describe the wealth Regina's family wants?
(a) "Filthy rich."
(b) "Super rich."
(c) "High-tone rich."
(d) "Mega money."

14. Who works as a teller at the local bank?
(a) Leo.
(b) Ben.
(c) Birdie.
(d) Oscar.

15. Why does Horace leave the room after telling the family he will not invest in their business?
(a) To lie down.
(b) To shower.
(c) To eat dinner.
(d) To go for a walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city will the business deal be finalized?

2. In which town do Horace and Alexandra stay over, causing their delay in getting home?

3. Who does Alexandra ask for when she arrives back home?

4. Who rummaged through someone else's safe deposit box?

5. Why is the family arguing at the end of Act 2?`

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