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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who thinks Horace is not interested in the business deal?
(a) Addie.
(b) Birdie.
(c) Regina's brothers.
(d) Leo.

2. After their business dinner, how much time does the family have to come up with the money for their business deal?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

3. Who tells Alexandra about the unlikely marriage conversation?
(a) Addie.
(b) Ben.
(c) Regina.
(d) Birdie.

4. What does Alexandra say in Act 1 that irritates her mother?
(a) She won't go.
(b) She'll go, but won't come back.
(c) She never wants to see her father again.
(d) She won't bring her father home if he's too ill to travel.

5. What business does the family want to start in their hometown?
(a) A train station.
(b) A cotton mill.
(c) A dress shop.
(d) A cotton gin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which city is Alexandra's father?

3. What does Oscar say he wants to do with his money?

4. In Act 1, who is anxious to move?

5. What played a role in the fall of the Lionnet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Mr. Marshall's comment that Southern aristocrats stay together and keep what belongs to them.

2. Why does Horace return downstairs after arguing with Regina in Act 2?

3. Discuss Ben's thoughts on the downfall of Lionnet.

4. What was the discussion between Addie and Horace when he first arrives home?

5. According to Ben, why does his family now own Lionnet?

6. Discuss Birdie's dislike for her husband's shooting hobby.

7. How does Oscar tell Ben about finding another investor?

8. Discuss Ben's thoughts on the Southern aristocracy.

9. What is the real reason Mr. Marshall wants to build a mill in the southern town?

10. Why does Regina glare at Horace as she enters in Act 3?

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