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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A drink of water.
(c) A week's worth of food.
(d) Three months' worth of cash for his family.

2. About what does Thomas still dream about first stepping onto Quantness?
(a) How happy he was.
(b) His surprise at seeing this beautiful plantation.
(c) He was moved by hunger to shoot a quail that will not die.
(d) How vast the property was.

3. What kind of dog has Trish bought?
(a) A collie.
(b) A lhasa apso.
(c) A golden retriever.
(d) A poodle.

4. 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.

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

6. After a lunch break accommodating Oscar's nap, Pai apologizes to Oscar for what?
(a) Not formally introducing himself.
(b) Any appearance of disrespect.
(c) Asking him so many questions.
(d) Yelling at him.

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

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

9. Without insurance, what can Lily not do?
(a) Have her eyes examined.
(b) See a doctor.
(c) Buy a new car.
(d) Go to the dentist.

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

11. 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) After talking to the director about his film.
(b) The Times' review of the movie.
(c) When he sees the movie.
(d) Reading the script for the movie.

12. Kiester counters the complaint, denying what?
(a) He has ever seen the play.
(b) He realized the movie was based on Oscar's play.
(c) He made a Civil War movie.
(d) All allegations.

13. Christina mocks the thought of making a cripple cross the country to testify and suggests what?
(a) Kiester come to them.
(b) Kiester pick up Oscar's boxes and sort through them.
(c) Shipping them all the boxes to sift through.
(d) Shipping the rejection letter to Kiester.

14. When does the Soldier take Thomas' $20?
(a) When Thomas falls asleep.
(b) When Thomas is not looking.
(c) When Thomas forces him to take it.
(d) When Thomas makes clear it is a free gift.

15. From whom does Christina read Oscar a letter?
(a) Harry Lutz.
(b) Harold Basie.
(c) John Knize.
(d) Judge Crease.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the play's prologue, Mother asks about what, regarding Thomas?

2. Why does Oscar include natural slavery in the play?

3. Oscar seats a guest, Harold Basie, in Grandfather's chair and asks him to do what?

4. How does Mother reply when Thomas asks what she wants?

5. With what does the official transcript of Oscar's deposition open?

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