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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who mutters "over my dead body" in Act 2?
(a) Horace.
(b) Addie.
(c) Regina.
(d) Zan.

5. What company bonds are in the safe deposit box?
(a) Union Pacific.
(b) General Electric.
(c) Greyhound.
(d) Bell Telephone.

6. Who works as a teller at the local bank?
(a) Birdie.
(b) Leo.
(c) Ben.
(d) Oscar.

7. In determining how much time they have to pay back Horace's share of the money, what assumption does the family make?
(a) That the interest rate won't increase.
(b) That Horace has already seen his safe deposit box before arriving home.
(c) That they can get the bonds cashed.
(d) That they will be able to afford the interest rate.

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

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

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

11. In what way does the one who tries to stop the argument in Act 2 suggest that Horace should be approached?
(a) With a quick blow to the head.
(b) With "softness and a smile."
(c) With "love and understanding."
(d) With a gun to end his life.

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

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

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

15. What is the phrase used to describe the wealth Regina's family wants?
(a) "Filthy rich."
(b) "Super rich."
(c) "Mega money."
(d) "High-tone rich."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the family intend to honor their employee-related promises to Mr. Marshall?

3. What is the brilliant idea that is derived after learning the contents of the safe deposit box?

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

5. Why does Horace return from his rest to the family visit in Act 2?

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