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True West Quiz

Sam Shepard
This Study Guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of True West.

True West Quiz

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1)

What is the last western movie Lee has seen? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Dirty Harry.
True Grit.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Lonely are the Brave.
2)

What does Lee ask to borrow from Mom? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

Her car.
Antiques.
Toasters.
Money.
3)

At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4, what is the time of day? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

It is nighttime.
It is evening.
It is morning.
It is afternoon.
4)

Why does Saul need to leave? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

He has to feed his cat.
He needs to make it to his dinner date.
He has another meeting scheduled.
He needs to hit the freeway before rush hour.
5)

What does Lee accuse of Austin? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Lee accuses Austin of being a murderer.
Lee accuses Austin of being a sissy.
Lee accuses Austin of being a parasite.
Lee accuses Austin of being a theif.
6)

With what do the brothers toast? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Beer.
Champagne.
Soda.
Water.
7)

Who does Mom think is coming to town? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

The old man.
A movie star.
Rembrandt.
Picasso.
8)

What does Austin want to prove to Mom? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

He wants to prove that he is the better writer.
He wants to prove that he is stronger than Lee.
He wants to prove that he could kill Lee if he wanted to.
He wants to prove it was Lee who ruined the house.
9)

How close did Lee get the golf ball to the cup on the ninth hole? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Six feet.
Two yards.
One mile.
Two feet.
10)

Where is the main character of Lee's script trying to leave? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Mexico.
Prison.
Texas.
Oklahoma.
11)

Who does Lee offer to call for Austin after he crashes to the ground? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Saul.
The old man.
Mom.
His wife.
12)

With what object does Lee almost hit Austin? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

A golf club.
A typewriter.
A beer bottle.
A coffee cup.
13)

What does Lee throw at the window? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

He throws Austin's typewriter.
He throws cans of beer.
He throws a copper pot.
He throws Mom's flower pot.
14)

What is Lee's woman's name? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

Melanie Ferguson.
Antonia Smith.
Amanda Smith.
Molly Ferguson.
15)

Why does Saul give Lee a read-through for the script? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

He owes Austin a favor.
Lee has threatened to hit him.
He thinks the story is genius already.
He is always looking for new material.
16)

Why does Austin not want to go outside? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

He is enjoying Lee's company.
He cannot find his car keys.
He is afraid of the coyotes.
It is cold outside.
17)

Where is Bakersfield? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

Kern County.
Warrick County.
Orange County.
Vanderburgh County.
18)

How phony does Austin think is Lee's script? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

As phony as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
As phony as the Battle of Little Bighorn.
As phony as Hoppalong Cassidy.
As phony as the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
19)

What has Austin named the main character? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

Billy.
Luke.
Kid.
Ferocious.
20)

What does Austin demand from Lee while choking him? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

He wants the antiques back.
He wants the car keys back.
He wants the script.
He wants money.
21)

Why does Austin think Saul is series about the script? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Austin witnessed Saul sign the contract.
Austin and Saul are brothers.
Austin is Saul's best friend and knows him through and through.
Austin is familiar with Saul's tastes.
22)

What do Saul and Lee decide to arrange at the end of the scene? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

They arrange a lunch date.
They arrange a psychiatric appoint for Austin.
They arrange some flowers.
They arrange a public screening.
23)

To whom would Saul like to "leave the films"? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

To the Norweigians.
To the super intelligent.
To the French.
To the Italians.
24)

What does Lee call his new job? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Corny.
Money.
Legitimate.
Ridiculous.
25)

Whose hand does Saul shake before he leaves? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Lee's hand.
Mom's hand.
Austin's hand.
The old man's hand.
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