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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says Fletcher cheats when he's playing cards?

2. What does Bob want to do instead of going to the hospital?

3. What is the main reason Don wants Fletcher to help him with the break in?

4. What mistake does Teach make when he's dialing the coin collector's house?

5. What does Don say that Teach should have told him during the card game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss David Mamet's writing style in this play. How does he use different language and speaking styles to create unique characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Bob as a character who ultimately brings out the best in Don. How has Bob shown kindness toward Don? What does Don say to Bob at the end of the play that reflects the best side of his nature?

Essay Topic 3

What causes Teach to destroy Don's shop? What does this scene suggest about Teach's emotional reaction to events not going his way? In what other scenes does he react emotionally when Don makes decisions about the robbery?

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