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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Horace's initial response to his family's communications?
(a) He says "absolutely not."
(b) He does not respond.
(c) He tells Alexandra to tell them no.
(d) He refuses to talk with them.

2. What does Mr. Marshall say about life in the geographic region he is visiting?
(a) The dry air of the west is nothing like their hospitality.
(b) He can't think of anything healthier than salty air.
(c) Northern wives, with the way they kiss, keep their husbands warm at night.
(d) Southerners live better than the rest of the country.

3. In which town do Horace and Alexandra stay over, causing their delay in getting home?
(a) Mobile.
(b) Portland.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Savannah.

4. Who challenges Mr. Marshall's choice of term that he used in reference to the family?
(a) Regina.
(b) Ben.
(c) Leo.
(d) Horace.

5. What basic principle is behind Horace's decision not to give Regina money for the business deal?
(a) Greed.
(b) Fairness.
(c) Failure.
(d) Success.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Horace believe the family's business decision is wrong?

2. Who tells Ben that the family has come up with Horace's share of money?

3. How is it explained to Ben that the family came up with Horace's share of the money?

4. Who does Birdie want to run an errand for her?

5. Which marriage is discussed before Horace meets the entire family?

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