View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Booth recall to Lincoln after he rejects his proposal in Scene 1?
(a) When they were homeless.
(b) When they first got married.
(c) The time when their mother left them.
(d) When they went through their divorces.

2. How is Booth's card dealing described in Scene 1?
(a) Fluid.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Rough.

3. How does Lincoln respond to Booth's proposal in Scene 1?
(a) Says he will think it over.
(b) Gets angry.
(c) Rejects it.
(d) Accepts it.

4. What does Booth say he wants to change about himself in Scene 1?
(a) His hair.
(b) The color of his skin.
(c) His name.
(d) His clothes.

5. What does Booth say he wishes to be called at the end of Scene 1?
(a) Monte.
(b) 3-card.
(c) John.
(d) Jet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bar Lincoln discusses in Scene 1?

2. Who did Lincoln and Booth's mother leave in charge of them according to Booth's story in Scene 1?

3. What does Lincoln do with the money he makes from giving his autograph?

4. Who is the author of the play Topdog/underdog?

5. Who is the first person to be seen in Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 206 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample