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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Horace's initial response to his family's communications?

2. What is Alexandra told is the best cure for her father?

3. What does Birdie detest about her husband's hobby?

4. Which character officially fits the title used by Mr. Marshall to describe the family?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cal report when he returns from his errand?

2. Discuss why Birdie gets slapped in Act 1.

3. What are Horace's instructions to Cal in Act 3?

4. Where is the home in Act 1?

5. Describe Regina's reaction to Horace's refusal to participate in the deal.

6. Discuss the importance of the props placed near Horace in the beginning of Act 3.

7. Discuss Ben's thoughts on the downfall of Lionnet.

8. What reason does Horace give the family for not participating in the mill deal?

9. What does Regina cruelly accuse Horace of at the end of Act 2 and what is his response?

10. What does Alexandra say Horace told her about the Hubbard family? Which other character has used the same analogy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Little Foxes has been labeled as a melodrama and as a well-made play. How do those two categories differ and what are their similarities? Which category best fits The Little Foxes and why?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the thoughts and feelings behind Addie's smile as she turns off the light at the end of the play.

Essay Topic 3

What elements make a well-made play? Discuss those elements as they apply to The Little Foxes.

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