The Ultimate Gift: Ch. 1 & 2

In the law firm, Hamilton, Hamilton & Hamilton, which Hamilton is our narrator?

• the first

• the second

• the third

• He's actually not one of them.

Who is the octogenarian in the story?

• The lawyer, Mr. Hamilton

• The millionaire, Mr. Stevens

• Jason Stevens

• Miss Hastings

Who is Mr. Theodore Hamilton's secretary/associate?

• Miss Morgan Stevens

• Jason Stevens

• Miss Margaret Hastings

• Ruth Bader Ginsberg

What is Howard Stevens' nickname?

• Howie

• Stevie

• Even Steven

• Red

How are Mr. Hamilton (the lawyer) and Mr. Stevens (the millionaire) connected?

• brothers

• best friends

• brothers-in-law

• neighbors

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Mr. Hamilton gathered Mr. Stevens' relatives to disperse gifts from the will. Who was the last family member to speak with Mr. Hamilton?

• Bill

• Ruth

• Jack

• Jason

What was the mood of the lawyer's office as the relatives gathered to hear Mr. Stevens' last will and testament.

• despair and desperation

• utter sadness

• calm and quiet

• greedy anticipation

Mr. Hamilton left his $600 million company, Panhandle Oil and Gas, to his oldest son. However, he said that his son wouldn't actually control any of the company. Why not?

• His son was busy with his own career.

• His son traveled out of the country too often.

• His son didn't show any interest in the company when Red was alive.

• His son had a criminal record.

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Why did Mr. Stevens believe he "ruined" his family?

• He gave them everything they'd ever wanted without having to work for things.

• He was gone too many nights and weekends during and missed his children's childhoods.

• He wishes he would've been a better role model during his life.

• He didn't make enough time for his extended family during his life.

What is Jason's "ultimate gift"?

• the cattle ranch and farm in Texas

• next in line for ownership of Panhandle Oil & Gas

• unlimited cash

• At this point, we actually don't know yet.