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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 does Lincoln promise the kid he gave the autograph to in Scene 1?

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

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

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

5. Which of the following are not mentioned by Lincoln as being part his job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Booth react when Lincoln sneaks up on him at the beginning of Scene 1?

2. Describe the stolen items Booth unloads in his room at the beginning of Scene 2.

3. What does Booth tell Lincoln he is going to do with the ring he has in Scene 1?

4. What is the nature of Lincoln and Booth's conversation regarding Lincoln's job in Scene 2?

5. What does Booth say about telephones in Scene 2?

6. How does Lincoln say he spent the $20 he earned in Scene 1?

7. What reasons does Lincoln give Booth for not wanting to be his hustling partner in Scene 1?

8. What does Booth suggest he and Lincoln do to improve his work performance at the end of Scene 3?

9. What does Booth tell Lincoln he could always do if he is fired from his job as an impersonator?

10. In Scene 3, in what way does Booth try and emasculate Lincoln regarding his job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of the play's title. What might this title mean? What significance does it hold within Booth and Lincoln's relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lincoln and Booth's ambitions in the play. What might the nature of their ambitions say about these characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of identity in the play. What might the author be trying to say in terms of the nature of identity?

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