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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10 (through page 290).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the play's prologue, Mother asks about what, regarding Thomas?
(a) His wife.
(b) His wound and heroism.
(c) His training.
(d) His education.

2. Why must Thomas go to Quantness?
(a) To see his wife.
(b) To deal with his two slaves.
(c) To pay the bills.
(d) To plant cotton.

3. What will Father believe Oscar has done to Grandfather?
(a) Written a beautiful play in his memory.
(b) Exploited him and fed the flames of impeachment.
(c) Honored his memory.
(d) Told a bold-faced lie about his grandfather.

4. Why does Christina believe Trish could hardly seek an abortion in the hospital?
(a) The clinic was closer to her home.
(b) The hospital is very dirty.
(c) Hospitals are expensive.
(d) She perennially helps finance it and is currently suing it for fetal endangerment.

5. The phone rings, and Trish leaves a rambling, disjointed message. What does she fear?
(a) Her boyfriend will find out she had an abortion.
(b) Being jailed over her abortion.
(c) The reporters will never leave.
(d) She will be unable to get her abortion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Basie remarks on the house's value. How does Oscar reply?

2. What kind of dog has Trish bought?

3. Oscar sees Basie's point, but does not want what?

4. Why is Christina upset with reporters?

5. Why does Mother resent Thomas' marriage to Giulielma?

(see the answer key)

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