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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 does Oscar like about Jekyll Island?

2. Which of Regina's brothers isn't married?

3. Why does Alexandra dismiss the notion of the unlikely marriage?

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

5. What does Birdie detest about her husband's hobby?

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

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

5. What does Alexandra say Horace told her about the Hubbard family? Which other character has used the same analogy?

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

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

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

9. Discuss the contents of Horace's safe deposit box and what they say about Horace.

10. In Act 1, what does Birdie want fetched from her house and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the playwright's life as an activist. What elements from her life and/or personal philosophies are seen in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Hubbards' plan to keep all their new profits confined strictly to their own family. What's wrong with their plan? Do they ever for a moment consider what might be wrong with the plan?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the irony in Oscar's hobby in conjunction with his wife's name. What other examples of irony can be found in this play?

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