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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is mad at Ruthie in Act I?

2. Who tells Don, "you got to trusts your instincts, right or wrong"?

3. Who says, action counts," in Act I?

4. How much is the 1929 penny worth?

5. What does Teach say when Don tries calling Fletcher again?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Don seem to get angry with Bob over the news about Fletcher?

2. What is an example of Teach's unhappy nature in Act I?

3. What new information does Bob tell Don after he returns with breakfast?

4. What collectibles do Don and Teach talk about while they're waiting for Bob to return with breakfast?

5. Why does Teach object to Don eating yogurt for breakfast?

6. What kind of person does Bob seem to be?

7. What happens when Teach and Don talk out their plan for the break in?

8. How does Don seem reluctant to tell Teach about the planned break in to steal from the coin collector?

9. What is Teach's reaction to having Fletcher on the break in job?

10. Why does Don say that he wants Fletcher on the team?

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

In what ways does Teach disparage Fletcher? Why does Teach tell Don about Fletcher cheating at cards? How does he hope to dissuade Don from bringing Fletcher into the break-in plan?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ruthie and Grace's impact on Teach. Why is he so angry with them? Is his jealousy a factor in his perspective of them? Why or why not?

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