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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Play Eight, what does James Talbert want to tell the press about the explosion?
(a) It is an earthquake.
(b) It is a bomb.
(c) The union doesn't pull its miners out despite safety concerns.
(d) It is an accident.

2. What does Mary Anne do when J.T. is attacked in Play Six?
(a) Runs away and hides.
(b) Helps him fend off his attacker.
(c) Runs for help.
(d) Helps his attacker.

3. What is the cause of the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven?
(a) A miner started a fire in the mine.
(b) The company doesn't cut support beams strong enough.
(c) The miners hit a gas pocket in the mine.
(d) Union organizers sabotage the mine with a bomb.

4. What does Mary Anne offer to do when J.T. is ready to leave the Rowen home?
(a) Introduce J.T. to the neighbors.
(b) Pack J.T. some leftovers to take with him.
(c) Guide J.T. back to the road.
(d) Loan him a horse.

5. What is wrong with Joshua at the beginning of Play Seven?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) He has a broken ankle.
(c) He is delirious with the same fever that kills his brothers.
(d) He is deaf.

6. What does Sallie Rowen serve for dinner in Play Six?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Biscuits and gravy.
(c) Ham and red-eyed gravy.
(d) Pinto beans and turnip greens.

7. What is Joshua's relationship with Lana in Play Eight?
(a) She's a neighbor.
(b) She's his cousin.
(c) She's a miner's wife.
(d) She's his secretary and he's having an affair with her.

8. When a huge explosion occurs at the mine in Play Eight, what does James Talbert initially think causes it?
(a) A bomb.
(b) The safety problems at the mine.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A mining accident.

9. After the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven, what does Tommy tell Andrew he wants?
(a) Money.
(b) To leave Howsen County.
(c) A promotion.
(d) His job back and his family to be safe.

10. What tragedy happens while Tommy and Joshua are at the mine in Play Seven?
(a) A train wreck.
(b) An auto crash.
(c) A coal bump or collapse of the mine.
(d) A child drowns.

11. 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) A job in the mines.
(b) A fine house.
(c) The Rowen family's gold pocket watch.
(d) Mary Anne.

12. Why does Margaret Rowen mention drinking so much?
(a) She owns the local bar.
(b) She likes to drink socially.
(c) She is an alcoholic.
(d) It is the holiday season and she is having a party.

13. What happens when J.T. tells a story about two feuding families and a man named Jack killing his rival, Thomas?
(a) Jed Rowen falls ill.
(b) Tommy attacks J.T..
(c) The Rowens recognize it as Romeo and Juliet.
(d) The Rowens hate the story.

14. During dinner in Play Six, what does Mary Anne say makes her father a hero?
(a) He rides with Robert E. Lee.
(b) He fights for the Union.
(c) He fights with Quantrill and saves Quantrill's life.
(d) He fights for the Confederacy.

15. Why doesn't Joshua want to pull men out of the Blue Star mine in Play Eight?
(a) He doesn't think there is a safety issue.
(b) It is a wildcat strike which violates the union contract.
(c) He doesn't think the issue poses an imediate danger.
(d) He is paid a bribe not to pull them out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary Anne do at the end of Play Seven, Fire in the Hole?

2. During dinner in Play Six, what does Sallie make Jed add to his whiskey?

3. Who buys the winner of the boxing match in Play Seven a beer to celebrate the victory?

4. Why does Andrew say it's too late to give Tommy what he wants?

5. At the end of Play Seven, what happens to Abe at the Treaty Oak?

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