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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8 (through page 235).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oscar state about his teaching career?
(a) He has taught European History at Lawrence North High School.
(b) He has taught European History at Lotusvill Community College.
(c) He has taught American History at Lawrence North High School.
(d) He has taught American History at Lotusville Community College for 12 years, more as a hobby than as an occupation.

2. How does Oscar respond when Pai questions him saying, could Livingston not be expected to receive many such unsolicited scripts, written solely in hopes of financial reward?
(a) Oscar agrees that monetary gain was a part of his motivation.
(b) Oscar denies such motivation.
(c) Oscar agrees that was his motivation.
(d) Oscar is not sure of his motivation.

3. Today's newspaper implicates what about the producer, Kiester?
(a) He adopted deceptive practices in making his previous blockbuster, Uburubu.
(b) He had used Oscar's script to create his movie.
(c) The Civil War film is his first.
(d) He is an award-winning producer.

4. How does Mother reply when Thomas asks what she wants?
(a) To move onto a nice plantation.
(b) To move up north.
(c) Only to lay up treasures in heaven.
(d) Only to stay with her son.

5. Why does Oscar say his play has never been performed?
(a) Broadway only wants "tits and ass."
(b) Broadway was never big enough for him.
(c) He is too afraid to show it to a producer.
(d) He has yet to complete it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Oscar not start an action for infringement against the historical society?

2. What does Thomas' mother refuse to leave?

3. What kind of dog has Trish bought?

4. In more responsive hands, observes the Times, the characters of the movie might have reflected what?

5. What does Pai say about Oscar seeking substantial monetary damages?

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