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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. Why does the family want the business in their hometown?

2. Who discreetly agrees with Birdie's dislike for her husband's hobby?

3. Who says a man isn't in business only for what he can get out of it --it has to mean something to his heart, too?

4. After their business dinner, how much time does the family have to come up with the money for their business deal?

5. Who cooked the special dinner in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Marshall say he wants to build a mill in the southern town?

2. Briefly describe Cal.

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

4. Where is the home in Act 1?

5. How does Horace quickly foil the plan Regina is concocting when she learns the truth about the bonds?

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

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

8. What does Birdie say about her marriage to Oscar in Act 3?

9. What are Horace's instructions to Cal in Act 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss greed as the theme of this play. Be sure to use the definition of "theme" in your response.

Essay Topic 2

Name and discuss two motifs of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Why were northern business men interested in developing industry in the South right after defeating the region in the Civil War? What term was used to describe such businessmen and how was the term derived?

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