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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. Of what does Harry warn Oscar?
(a) He will get nowhere by suing the director of the Civil War movie.
(b) It will cost him thousands to have two law suits taking place.
(c) The media are looking for signs of family madness to get even with Father over Szyrk.
(d) He will not be able to help him.

2. Why does James B. file a suit?
(a) He is trying to coax his pet out and is bitten.
(b) His dog is injured in a construction accident.
(c) He is bitten by a strange dog.
(d) His pet dies in a car accident.

3. What does Trish gush with joy over, besides Oscar now having someone to sue so he will be set for life?
(a) How cute Christina's new dress is.
(b) Christina landing a lawyer for a husband.
(c) Oscar's hospital room.
(d) Getting invited to visit Oscar.

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

5. Why is Oscar upset about the obituary?
(a) It is too short.
(b) It is too long.
(c) It obscures Father's career.
(d) It is too expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oscar feel about Father having no time to read his play?

2. What has happened to Oscar?

3. Without insurance, what can Lily not do?

4. What forces Thomas to go north to prevent the Union government from seizing everything?

5. How much is Father's estate worth?

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