1. In Scene 2 of the play,Thomas approaches a limping Soldier wearing a worn Union uniform. Called back to active duty, the Soldier seeks to sell four months' worth of future pay for what?
(a) A week's worth of food.
(b) Three months' worth of cash for his family.
(c) A train ticket to see his family.
(d) A drink of water.

2. When Pai asks Oscar to read several passages and state whether he recognizes them, from where does Oscar acknowledge they come?
(a) Kaufman and Hart's play, You Can't Take It With You.
(b) Eugene O'Neill's play, Ah Wilderness.
(c) Gower Champions' musical, 42nd Street.
(d) Eugene O'Neill's dreary play, Mourning Becomes Electra.

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

4. William longs to fight in the war, which Thomas says what?
(a) Will end peacefully.
(b) Is already lost.
(c) Is a sure victory.
(d) Will be a short war.

5. For what does Christina demand Sam take responsibility?
(a) Buttons.
(b) Lily.
(c) Harry.
(d) Basie.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When does the Soldier take Thomas' $20?

3. Why does Oscar demand a subpoena of Kiester's records?

4. Bagby says the miners fear a drop in wages if the President does what?

5. What does Pai say separates Oscar from Shakespeare?

(see the answer key)

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