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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Harry long been estranged from his father?
(a) He does not like his father's career choice.
(b) They argued over a decade ago and refused to apologize.
(c) Because of his unprofitable interest in theology and poetry.
(d) His father never made enough money.

2. What is the final amount of the film apportioned to Oscar?
(a) 25% of the gross receipts to costs or $200,000.
(b) 250% of the gross receipts to costs or $200,000.
(c) 2.5% of the gross receipts to costs or $200,000.
(d) .25% of the gross receipts to costs or $200,000.

3. What do most of Oscar's charges represent?
(a) Retainer Fees.
(b) Administrative costs.
(c) Consultation Fees.
(d) Contingency Fees.

4. Who is the "Murderer" being burnt in effigy?
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Harry.

5. Why does Oscar insist Christina come see the television?
(a) His father is speaking to the camera.
(b) There are many funny commercials to watch.
(c) Spot the dog is being interviewed on the nightly news.
(d) There's a mob carrying placards that say, "KEEP GOD IN AMERICA, MURDERER."

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the clerk compare the death of a great man?

2. Why is Deedee out $80,000?

3. Why is Lily spooked by the clerk's many trips to the bathroom and the sound of trickling?

4. How does Jerry want to change the character of Kane, which would also put Broadway audiences in Oscar's hands?

5. While the plaintiff's play script is indisputably protected, what would not constitute copyright infringement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the connections between the play and the movie?

2. What does Jerry think about religion?

3. What does Oscar do when he is served a subpoena? What does Christina think about this?

4. Why do Christina and Lily find Oscar staring blankly in the library?

5. What does Christina do about Oscar's legal bills? Why does she do this?

6. How does Father uses religion in a court case?

7. What is the only thing the papers have gotten right?

8. How does Christina react when a real estate woman shows up at the house?

9. What are Lily, Harry, and Oscar watching?

10. Why does Oscar want Christina to see the television?

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