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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is it explained to Ben that the family came up with Horace's share of the money?
(a) They'll borrow it from a friend of Leo's.
(b) They'll each have to kick in a little more money.
(c) They'll borrow it from Mr. Marshall, then pay him back.
(d) Zan is going to give them her trust fund.

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

3. Armed with the knowledge of the safe deposit box, who gets a brilliant idea?
(a) Ben.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Leo.
(d) Regina.

4. How often is the safe deposit box checked by its owner?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once a week.
(c) About every six months.
(d) About twice a month.

5. What musical instrument is -- at least in part -- in the safe deposit box?
(a) Violin.
(b) Flute.
(c) Ukelele.
(d) Tamborine.

6. What other family plan will Horace not endorse?
(a) Insurance benefits for employees.
(b) Industrialization of the south.
(c) Building a new plantation.
(d) A marriage between Leo and Zan.

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

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

9. To whom does the safe deposit box belong?
(a) Ben.
(b) Horace.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Leo.

10. Horace learns that the family promised Mr. Marshall what kind of wages for the facility they plan to build?
(a) Low.
(b) High.
(c) Fair with lots of possiblities to grow within the company.
(d) Fair.

11. Who tells the rest of the family that Horace is ready to see them?
(a) Cal.
(b) Regina.
(c) Addie.
(d) Zan.

12. Whose shoe is in the safe deposit box?
(a) Leo's.
(b) Horace's.
(c) Regina's.
(d) Alexandra's.

13. What does Horace drink to prepare for his visit with the family?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Gin.
(c) Sweet tea.
(d) Moonshine.

14. Who is with Regina as she has breakfast at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Addie and Cal.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) Horace and Zan.
(d) Her brothers and nephew.

15. Why does Horace leave the room after telling the family he will not invest in their business?
(a) To shower.
(b) To eat dinner.
(c) To lie down.
(d) To go for a walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attempts to stop the argument in Act 2?

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

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

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

5. Who ignores Alexandra's plea to stop stressing her father?

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