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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 the brilliant idea that is derived after learning the contents of the safe deposit box?
(a) To take half the bonds and fill the rest of the envelopes with blank papers.
(b) To stage a fire at the bank and say the bonds were consumed.
(c) To steal the bonds outright.
(d) To borrow the bonds, then pay them back.

2. Why is the family arguing at the end of Act 2?`
(a) They all want to be the ones who travel to close the deal.
(b) Regina knows the truth and lets her brothers know this.
(c) The brothers have cut Regina out of the business deal.
(d) They don't trust each other with all that money.

3. Who announces to the family that the dinner guests are about to enter the parlor?
(a) Leo.
(b) Ben.
(c) Cal.
(d) Oscar.

4. What does Regina wonder aloud in front of her guests might have contributed to Horace's poor health?
(a) His own cheapness.
(b) His greed.
(c) His "fancy women."
(d) His "cheap women."

5. Why does Horace believe the family's business decision is wrong?
(a) They know nothing about management.
(b) They will make money off the labor of men who will not be paid a fair wage.
(c) They know nothing about cotton.
(d) They know nothing about industrialization.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unlikely marriage would make the family very happy?

2. According to Ben, who is not very adaptable?

3. Who particularly likes the idea of the unlikely marriage?

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

5. What piece of jewelry is in the safe deposit box?

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