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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (through page 156).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Oscar say Bagby's swindling differs from Pentagon operations?
(a) Only in scope (thousands vs. billions of dollars).
(b) Bagby is more honest than the Pentagon.
(c) Bagby represents the Pentagon but from an earlier era.
(d) The Pentagon is trustworthy, unlike Bagby.

2. What convinces Oscar the producer of "The Blood in the Red White and Blue," Kiester, has stolen the characters and themes of his play?
(a) When he sees the movie.
(b) Reading the script for the movie.
(c) The Times' review of the movie.
(d) After talking to the director about his film.

3. How does Oscar reply when Basie interrupts to ask how Israel fits into his play?
(a) He does not; he is only a means of showing how, in those days, an educated black man was suspended between worlds.
(b) He is an essential character and member of the family, even though he is a slave.
(c) He is proof that others may free themselves from bondage.
(d) His running away is a catalyst for other events.

4. In the next scene, Thomas intends to ignore what?
(a) His fear of battle.
(b) His mother's cries.
(c) His summons from the draft board.
(d) His desire to return home.

5. Basie finds dialogue between Kane and Thomas about justice familiar, and Oscar says it is from what?
(a) Thomas Jefferson's autobiography.
(b) Shakespeare's Othello.
(c) Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Plato's Republic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Thomas go to Quantness?

2. Bringing Oscar groceries, what does Christina tell Harry about Lily?

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

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

5. What calls Oscar's play's first act superfluous, the last act untargeted, and the whole play void of purpose?

(see the answer key)

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