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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Booth pull out when Lincoln enters the room in Scene 1?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A hankerchief.
(d) Cigarettes.

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

3. Who does the kid asking for Lincoln's autograph say he's been learning about in school?
(a) Honest Abe.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Uncle Sam.

4. Where is Lincoln when he is asked for his autograph in Scene 1?
(a) The street.
(b) In a movie theater.
(c) A bus.
(d) On a bench.

5. What does Lincoln advise Booth to do in terms of card dealing in Scene 1?
(a) Practice smaller parts of the hustle.
(b) Count cards.
(c) Deal slower.
(d) Deal faster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the brothers do after Lincoln tells the story about his autograph in Scene 1?

2. What kind of game is Booth playing in Scene 1?

3. Who is Lincoln dressed as in Scene 1?

4. What does Lincoln say he would rather do than partake in the venture Booth proposes?

5. How much does Lincoln end up making for his autograph in Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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