1. In Play One, Masters of the Trade, in what language does Earl Tod initially speak?
(a) English.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

2. What happens to the Indian woman in Scene One of The Courtship of Morning Star?
(a) She falls in love with Michael Rowen.
(b) She drowns in the river.
(c) Michael Rowen drags her into his cabin against her will.
(d) She develops a fever.

3. In Play Two, The Courtship of Morning Star, what does Michael Rowen want now that he is prosperous?
(a) A fancy wardrobe.
(b) A stable of thoroughbred horses.
(c) A wife and family.
(d) A big house.

4. In Play One, Masters of the Trade, what does Michael Rowen say happens at Zion?
(a) A new general store opens.
(b) Daniel Boone visits the settlement.
(c) Cherokee attack and wipe out the settlement.
(d) A new mayor is elected.

5. What does Michael Rowen take from Earl Tod's belongings after Tod's death?
(a) A love letter to Tod's wife.
(b) A wanted poster.
(c) Five hundred dollars in gold and silver.
(d) A gold pocket watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Play Two, The Courtship of Morning Star, what does Rowen plan to do if Morning Star has a girl instead of a boy when she delivers the baby she is expecting?

2. What does Earl Tod do before he offers Michael Rowen food and water?

3. What does Morning Star dangle over her baby son at the end of Scene Six of The Courtship of Morning Star?

4. When Patrick Rowen tells his father he wants to marry Rebecca Talbert, how does Michael Rowen react?

5. Why is Rebecca Talbert unhappy with Patrick Rowen at the beginning of Play Three, The Homecoming?

(see the answer key)

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