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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who challenges Mr. Marshall's choice of term that he used in reference to the family?

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

3. Who are the heirs to the family's wealth?

4. What surprises and pleases Mr. Marshall about the family's hometown?

5. Which character is Birdie concerned about health-wise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Marshall like about Regina's family?

2. Discuss what Birdie, Zan and Horace are doing at the beginning of Act 3.

3. Describe Regina's reaction to Horace's refusal to participate in the deal.

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

5. Describe Horace's health during the trip and upon arrival home.

6. Is Birdie respected by the rest of the family? Why or why not?

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

8. Who does Horace suspect will enforce the promises the family made to Mr. Marshall and how?

9. What are Mr. Marshall's thoughts about Southerners?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of revenge in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lillian Hellman's contemporaries and other plays that were popular when The Little Foxes was released.

Essay Topic 3

Write a character summary of the main character of The Little Foxes.

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