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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Oscar wonders how Kevin can describe his scar, what does Lily reveal?
(a) Lily described the scar to Kevin.
(b) They ate dinner together last night, and watched a very bloody film.
(c) Kevin visited Oscar in the hospital.
(d) She took photographs of Oscar's scar.

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

3. The insurance company, once willing to settle for $500 plus hospital bills, now wants what?
(a) Oscar's claims dismissed on the basis of No Fault.
(b) To settle for more than $500.
(c) To settle for only $250.
(d) Oscar's claims to be reconsidered.

4. Oscar recalls sending the script to whom?
(a) A Broadway producer.
(b) A friend's agent.
(c) Some television director whose name he cannot recall.
(d) His mother and father.

5. Basie remarks on the house's value. How does Oscar reply?
(a) Privacy is valuable in an era of tract homes.
(b) The house is very old and large.
(c) The home has been in his family for generations.
(d) The house is really not worth much.

6. Harry hopes once Szyrk is reversed, what will happen?
(a) Interest will grow.
(b) Interest will die down.
(c) Szyrk will be his friend.
(d) Interest will stay the same.

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

8. What convinces Oscar the producer of "The Blood in the Red White and Blue," Kiester, has stolen the characters and themes of his play?
(a) The Times' review of the movie.
(b) Reading the script for the movie.
(c) When he sees the movie.
(d) After talking to the director about his film.

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

10. About what does Oscar worry, regarding his hospital bill?
(a) How much his insurance premium will be raised.
(b) When he will receive it.
(c) For what he has been billed.
(d) How much his insurance will cover.

11. How does Oscar say Bagby's swindling differs from Pentagon operations?
(a) Bagby represents the Pentagon but from an earlier era.
(b) Bagby is more honest than the Pentagon.
(c) The Pentagon is trustworthy, unlike Bagby.
(d) Only in scope (thousands vs. billions of dollars).

12. When Bagby leaves, Thomas and Kane discuss what?
(a) What to do about Bagby.
(b) How the plantation is running.
(c) The mutual enmity evident at Quantness.
(d) How horrible a person Bagby is.

13. Why is Trish suing for support payments?
(a) Her ex has taken custody of their child.
(b) Her ex has been murdered, leaving six paternity suits pending against his vast estate.
(c) Her ex has run away to France.
(d) Her ex is hiding out and saying he has no money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christina announces someone is taking pictures on the lawn, what does Oscar demand?

2. According to Harry, why does Judge Crease give reporters the headline, "EVERY DOG ENTITLED TO ONE BITE, SAYS JUDGE?"

3. What does Pai say about Oscar seeking substantial monetary damages?

4. How does Oscar reply when Basie interrupts to ask how Israel fits into his play?

5. From whom does Christina read Oscar a letter?

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