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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. How much does Don think the coin collector would have paid for the buffalo nickel if he had negotiated harder?
(a) Less than what he paid.
(b) Five times as much as he paid Don.
(c) Four dollars more.
(d) Six times more.

2. How much money does Don say he'll pay Bob for spotting the coin collector they plan to steal from?
(a) Twenty dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Twelve dollars.
(d) Nine dollars.

3. When Teach asks to be part of the break in, what does Don say?
(a) He wants Teach to be the main guy on the job.
(b) That he needs to think about it for a second.
(c) "Absolutely!"
(d) That he'll tell him his decision in the morning.

4. When Don first calls Fletcher, what response does he get?
(a) The answering machine picks up.
(b) The phone is busy.
(c) He says no, he won't do it.
(d) The phone just rings and rings.

5. What does Teach take off Grace's breakfast plate?
(a) Cereal.
(b) A piece of toast.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "you trying to kill yourself?" at the end of Act I?

2. Where is the house located that Don plans to rob?

3. What time is Teach supposed to arrive back at Don's shop that night?

4. How does Teach describe the division of labor between him, Don, and Fletcher?

5. How much does Don tell Teach he sells his collectibles for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where and when does Act II take place?

2. What kind of advice does Teach give Don about scouting out the coin collector's house?

3. How does Don show his concern for Bob's welfare in the beginning of Act I?

4. What kind of philosophical teachings does Teach give Don when they are putting the final touches on the robbery plan?

5. What does Don want to steal from the coin collector?

6. Why is the setting important in Act I?

7. Why is Ruthie's phone call to Don important in diffusing the tense situation between Teach and Bob?

8. Why doesn't Bob want to go to the hospital to have his ear checked?

9. Why does Bob complain about Don's suggestion that they look up the value of his nickel in the coin book?

10. How do Teach and Don use money to get Bob to leave the store at night?

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