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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. What was the special occasion in Act 1?

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

3. As Mr. Marshall says his goodbyes, who commits to coming to his home town for a visit?

4. Who halts Birdie's errand request?

5. What reason is given to Alexandra for going to get her father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Briefly describe Addie.

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

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

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

8. Why does Ben's family really now own Lionnet?

9. What does Regina say happens to her brothers if Horace lives? What if he dies?

10. Where is the home in Act 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and discuss two motifs of the play.

Essay Topic 2

The Little Foxes has been labeled as a melodrama and as a well-made play. How do those two categories differ and what are their similarities? Which category best fits The Little Foxes and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of revenge in the play.

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