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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 halts Birdie's errand request?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Horace.
(c) Ben.
(d) Cal.

2. Who is disgusted by the idea of the unlikely marriage?
(a) Birdie.
(b) Addie.
(c) Regina.
(d) Ben.

3. Why does the family want the business in their hometown?
(a) To create the first mall.
(b) It opens new opportunities for the community.
(c) To improve travel for business and industry.
(d) It's more efficient, and thus more profitable.

4. Who cooked the special dinner in Act 1?
(a) Birdie.
(b) Addie.
(c) Cal.
(d) Regina.

5. What was the special occasion in Act 1?
(a) The return of Horace from the hospital.
(b) A special guest discussing business.
(c) A relative visiting from far away.
(d) Zan's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plays piano for Mr. Marshall?

2. Who takes Mr. Marshall back to his train?

3. What does Birdie want retrieved from her house?

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

5. Who gets slapped in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Horace learned that the Hubbards have promised to Mr. Marshall?

3. What is ironic about Regina's greeting of her husband when he arrives home in Act 2?

4. Discuss Oscar's scheme to borrow Horace's bonds.

5. Discuss the mood at the beginning of Act 3.

6. What does Regina think about Alexandra's new-found spirit after Horace's death and what does she want for their relationship?

7. In whose home does Act 1 take place?

8. In what year is The Little Foxes set?

9. Discuss why Birdie gets slapped in Act 1.

10. Discuss Alexandra's attitude at the end of Act 3.

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