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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexandra say in Act 1 that irritates her mother?
(a) She never wants to see her father again.
(b) She won't go.
(c) She'll go, but won't come back.
(d) She won't bring her father home if he's too ill to travel.

2. Who thinks Horace is holding out for more than a third of the deal?
(a) Ben.
(b) Regina.
(c) Leo.
(d) Birdie.

3. What is Horace's initial response to his family's communications?
(a) He says "absolutely not."
(b) He tells Alexandra to tell them no.
(c) He does not respond.
(d) He refuses to talk with them.

4. What does Oscar say he wants to do with his money?
(a) Ride horses in Savannah.
(b) Buy a pecan farm.
(c) Travel and hunt.
(d) Restore an old plantation.

5. Who halts Birdie's errand request?
(a) Horace.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Ben.
(d) Cal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Birdie want retrieved from her house?

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

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

4. What does Ben say he wants to do with his money?

5. Who plays piano for Mr. Marshall?

(see the answer key)

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