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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play Seven, Fire in the Hole, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene Two of Play Six, Tall Tales, who joins the Rowen family for dinner?
(a) Jessie.
(b) J.T. and Tommy.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Richard Talbert.

2. When Patrick Rowen tells his father he wants to marry Rebecca Talbert, how does Michael Rowen react?
(a) He gives Patrick his blessing.
(b) He disapproves and refuses to give Patrick land.
(c) He says he wants Rebecca for himself.
(d) He tells Star to get a preacher to conduct the wedding.

3. When Tommy relates some of the family history to Joshua in Play Seven, what does he say is the only thing he ever wants?
(a) Mary Anne.
(b) A job in the mines.
(c) The Rowen family's gold pocket watch.
(d) A fine house.

4. What does Abe urge Tommy to do after the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven?
(a) Leave Howsen County.
(b) Work more hours in the mine.
(c) Get some guns and fight the mining company.
(d) Leave Mary Anne.

5. Which of the following statements is not a reason J.T. wants Mary Anne to ask her father to rip up the contract for the mineral rights to the Rowen farm at the end of Play Six?
(a) Everything he says about the mineral rights is a lie.
(b) He is afraid of Tommy.
(c) The rights are worth a lot more than J.T. pays for them.
(d) The mining company destroys the land.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after the first play does the second play, The Courtship of Morning Star, take place?

2. Who gives an inspirational speech when Talbert's army first heads off to battle?

3. Why does J.T. claim he is saving Mary Anne's life or at least her soul?

4. In Scene Four of The Courtship of Morning Star, how does Morning star respond when Michael Rowen pulls her into his lap and begins kissing her?

5. Who responds when Cassius whistles at the Treaty Oak at the end of Play Seven?

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