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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. What is Don's first guess about the value of the 1929 penny that Teach quizzes him on?

2. Where does Teach live?

3. What does Don tell Bob that he admires about Fletcher?

4. Why does Teach think they should steal other items besides the coins?

5. What role does Teach say Don should play in the break in?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What new information about Fletcher comes out when Teach and Don argue about how to crack the combination of the safe?

3. What is the biggest problem that Don seems to be facing in the planning of the robbery?

4. What does Don show about his business sense when Teach is quizzing him on the penny's value?

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

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

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

8. What is the importance of time in Act II?

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

10. How does Bob stand up for Ruthie in Act I?

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 your view of Teach as a "businessman." What does he like best about his business deal with Don? Does it seem an easy way to earn a fast buck? Provide specific textual examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the play, Don says "you tire me out, Walt." Discuss in an essay what Don means and why he has called Teach "Walt." What does it suggest about how Don sees Teach after their fight?

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