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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the rest of the family that Horace is ready to see them?

2. Who tells Ben that the family has come up with Horace's share of money?

3. Why does the family need to travel out of state?

4. Why does Horace return from his rest to the family visit in Act 2?

5. Who does Alexandra ask for when she arrives back home?

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

Discuss the exposition 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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