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

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

3. The Major makes an aside to Kane about what, regarding Israel?
(a) All slaves should be educated.
(b) Israel will never get caught.
(c) Educating a slave to read and carve wood like Israel is an invitation to trouble. K
(d) Israel would be a powerful ally to have against Thomas.

4. What does Oscar wonder about the movie's advertisement?
(a) If the scenes that resemble his play will be cut from the advertisments.
(b) If the producer is worried the movie will be a flop.
(c) If "based on a true story" is not an admission of guilt.
(d) How much the advertisements cost.

5. Who is the stooped old man Lily saw walking past the window as she drove up?
(a) Harry.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Mr. Cartwright, the family butler.
(d) Mr. Boatwright, the family plumber.