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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who follows Horace to argue when he leaves the room after telling the family he will not invest in their business?
(a) Regina.
(b) Zan.
(c) Addie.
(d) Birdie.

2. What piece of jewelry is in the safe deposit box?
(a) Cuff links.
(b) A watch.
(c) A ring.
(d) A cameo.

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

4. How does the family intend to honor their employee-related promises to Mr. Marshall?
(a) By lying to them.
(b) By playing the employees against each other.
(c) By tight micro-managment.
(d) They have no intentions of honoring their promises.

5. Why do Horace and Alexandra choose to stay overnight in another town, delaying their arrival back home?
(a) Horace wanted to see the sights.
(b) It's been while since Horace and Alexandra had any time to themselves.
(c) Horace likes blues music.
(d) Horace was not feeling well.

6. Which marriage is discussed before Horace meets the entire family?
(a) His own marriage to Regina.
(b) Birdie and Oscar.
(c) Regina to Mr. Marshall.
(d) Zan to Leo.

7. What cruel statement does Regina tell Horace as they argue in Act 2?
(a) Zan is not his daughter.
(b) He only wants bad things for her because of his own pending death.
(c) She has been in love with his best friend.
(d) She hates him.

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

9. Who tells Ben that the family has come up with Horace's share of money?
(a) Birdie.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Leo.
(d) Zan.

10. Why does Horace return from his rest to the family visit in Act 2?
(a) To enjoy the dispute between his wife and her brothers.
(b) Because he left the remote control in that room.
(c) To let them know he changed his mind.
(d) To talk with Zan.

11. How much time passes between the end of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2?
(a) One week.
(b) One month.
(c) One night.
(d) One day.

12. What else about the prospective facility does the family promise Mr. Marshall regarding employees?
(a) Much of the work will be computerized.
(b) No benefits.
(c) No strikes.
(d) A skilled labor force.

13. In what city will the business deal be finalized?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Portland.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Savannah.

14. Why does Horace tell the family he is not interested?
(a) Because he and Regina have enough money.
(b) Because he thinks they're all crazy.
(c) He doesn't want to do business with a bunch of liars.
(d) Because he's divorcing Regina.

15. Who refuses to shake Leo's hand as they part in Act 2?
(a) Cal.
(b) Horace.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who greets Horace and Alexandra when they arrive home?

2. What does Alexandra overhear her mother tell her father in Act 2?

3. In which town do Horace and Alexandra stay over, causing their delay in getting home?

4. What is Regina's maiden name?

5. Despite the fact that Horace is tired, who pushes him to talk about the pending business deal?

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