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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 17 (through page 488).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oscar include natural slavery in the play?
(a) Because he believes it.
(b) Because the Major - not he - believes in it.
(c) Because it is shocking.
(d) Because it is believed by most people.

2. Why does Basie interrupt by admitting Oscar's lawsuit could be a landmark if they win?
(a) He is trying to stay positive.
(b) He wants to encourage Oscar to hire him.
(c) He wants to convince Oscar his case has a chance.
(d) He hopes to forestall reading the entire script.

3. The defendants are enjoined to halt exhibition until when?
(a) The plaintiff is given a monetary reward.
(b) The plaintiff gets the opportunity to see the movie.
(c) The plaintiff is given equal credit with the producer and director.
(d) The plaintiff can receive therapy.

4. Why is Christina upset with reporters?
(a) She is afraid they will break into the house.
(b) She is tired of answering questions and posing for pictures.
(c) They are hunting for signs of heavy drinking and smoking, sacrilege and family insanity.
(d) They are ruining the grass in the front yard.

5. Why does the clerk balk at destroying them?
(a) They belong to Oscar and Christina.
(b) They belong to him and he wants to keep them.
(c) He does not want to destroy the beautiful letters.
(d) He does not want to have to build a fire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Lily spooked by the clerk's many trips to the bathroom and the sound of trickling?

3. Who is Thomas?

4. When does Jonathan Livingston change his name to Constantine Kiester?

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

(see the answer key)

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