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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. Who does Birdie want to run an errand for her?

2. Which of her husband's hobbies does Birdie complain is useless?

3. How does Birdie's husband respond to her complaint about his hobby?

4. Who tells Alexandra about the unlikely marriage conversation?

5. According to Ben, who is not very adaptable?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Horace return downstairs after arguing with Regina in Act 2?

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

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

4. In what year is The Little Foxes set?

5. What are Mr. Marshall's thoughts about Southerners?

6. Is Birdie respected by the rest of the family? Why or why not?

7. Discuss the mood at the beginning of Act 3.

8. Briefly describe Cal.

9. In whose home does Act 1 take place?

10. Discuss the talk Horace has with Addie when they are alone in the parlor in Act 3.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences in employee wages and work conditions between the North and the South in the late 1800s -early 1900s.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hellman's personal inspiration for writing the play. Where did she get the idea for the play's title and how does it relate to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Hubbards' plan to keep all their new profits confined strictly to their own family. What's wrong with their plan? Do they ever for a moment consider what might be wrong with the plan?

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