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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Oscar admits at least one instance of two substitutes fighting and killing one another exists, how does Pai respond?
(a) He does not believe Oscar.
(b) He takes this as a quirk of history.
(c) He realizes the movie was inspired by Oscar's play.
(d) He sees this as proof that the movie does not copy the play.

2. Oscar maintains "when the idea is used in the context of the expression, combined with the expression, then the idea becomes part of the abuse I'm referring to," but denies what?
(a) Claiming propietary interest in either the French and Indian War or the Trail of Tears.
(b) Claiming proprietary interest in either the Revolutionary War or War of 1812.
(c) Claiming proprietary interest in either the Civil War or Revolutionary War.
(d) Claiming proprietary interest in either the Civil War or the Battle of Antietam.

3. Oscar agrees the title evokes the death scene at the end of what Shakespeare play?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Othello.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Twelfth Night.

4. How does Christina irritate Oscar, when talking about the scene?
(a) By calling the scene "spooky."
(b) By calling the scene "in need of tweaking."
(c) By calling the scene "charming."
(d) By calling the scene "boring."

5. Using only the newspapers of the day, what is Oscar showing?
(a) The movie is an exact making of his play.
(b) His play is worthy of being made into a film.
(c) The blossoming of greed and corruption that will create modern America.
(d) His father will never care about him, unless he becomes famous with his play.

6. Courage, Kane states, is what?
(a) Only found in those who have suffered the effects of war.
(b) A brave way to live.
(c) The wisdom to stand trial when we do not suspect it.
(d) A foolish waste of time.

7. 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 train ticket to see his family.
(b) Three months' worth of cash for his family.
(c) A drink of water.
(d) A week's worth of food.

8. When Christina announces someone is taking pictures on the lawn, what does Oscar demand?
(a) She call the police.
(b) She drive them away.
(c) The cameras of the photographers.
(d) They go out and enjoy the free photography.

9. Bagby says the miners fear a drop in wages if the President does what?
(a) Breaks his promise and frees the slaves.
(b) Comes to visit.
(c) Not make sure his economic reform policy is passed.
(d) Does not free the slaves.

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

11. When Thomas recalls viewing his opponent and himself, how does he see them?
(a) As together fighting death.
(b) As fighting for opposite causes.
(c) As two separate worlds colliding.
(d) As fighting for victory.

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

13. Why is Christina worried about Szyrk?
(a) Szyrk may publicize family madness.
(b) Szyrk wants to buy the family home.
(c) Szyrk is stalking her.
(d) Szyrk is trying to sue the family.

14. Lily's brother, Bobbie, is buying what?
(a) A Porsche.
(b) A house.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A yacht.

15. How do Harry and Christina find Oscar trapped?
(a) In his new wheelchair and complaining about his new maid.
(b) In his car with the doors locked.
(c) In his bedroom screaming for help.
(d) Outside the house without his keys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Oscar recalls sending the script to whom?

3. Why are Harry and Christina Lutz waiting for Oscar?

4. Why is Christina upset with reporters?

5. What does Bunker say is Trish's duty?

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