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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following are not mentioned by Lincoln as being part his job?
(a) Sitting still.
(b) Pretending to be Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Watching the shooter.
(d) Pretending to watch a play.

2. What is Lincoln laying in at the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) A bed.
(b) The floor.
(c) A couch.
(d) A recliner.

3. What does Booth take out from under his bed at the end of Scene 3?
(a) A liquor bottle.
(b) A letter.
(c) Money.
(d) A girlie magazine.

4. Why does Booth say it is necessary that he and Lincoln buy a certain item for their house in Scene 2?
(a) To be happy.
(b) To appear successful.
(c) To appear rich.
(d) To impress women.

5. What does Booth threaten to do to Lincoln if he sneaks up on him again in Scene 1?
(a) Hurt him.
(b) Never talk to him again.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Kick him out.

6. What does Lincoln say isn't influenced by the clothes he wears?
(a) His value.
(b) His heart.
(c) His identity.
(d) His self worth.

7. Who is Lincoln dressed as in Scene 1?
(a) Thomas Edison.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) George Washington.

8. What is Booth's girlfriends name?
(a) Cookie.
(b) Mary.
(c) Jane.
(d) Grace.

9. Who is the author of the play Topdog/underdog?
(a) Lynn Nottage.
(b) Suzan-Lori Parks.
(c) Pearl Cleage.
(d) Aurin Squire.

10. Where does Booth get the items he unloads at the beginning of Scene 2?
(a) A department store.
(b) On the street.
(c) Someone gave them to him.
(d) In a dumpster.

11. What does the author say Booth entered the room full of at the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Swagger.
(c) Pride.
(d) Sadness.

12. What does Lincoln promise the kid he gave the autograph to in Scene 1?
(a) A ride.
(b) $10.
(c) $5.
(d) Some candy.

13. What does Lincoln offer to help Booth with in Scene 3?
(a) His card game.
(b) To buy a car.
(c) Rent.
(d) To buy a house.

14. What does Booth insist he and Lincoln get for their house in Scene 2?
(a) A telephone.
(b) A stove.
(c) A couch.
(d) A table.

15. How does Lincoln know the man whose death is mentioned at the end of Scene 2?
(a) His brother.
(b) His nephew.
(c) He was his hustling partner.
(d) His friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lincoln fear will replace him at work?

2. What was Lincoln's wife's name?

3. What does Booth say hurt because his girlfriend was so sweet?

4. What does Lincoln say he is afraid of near the end of Scene 2?

5. How is Booth's card dealing described in Scene 1?

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