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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. Which of the following is not mentioned regarding what the people Lincoln works with do?

2. What does Lincoln tell Booth he found of his that was hidden in Scene 3?

3. Why does Booth say it is necessary that he and Lincoln buy a certain item for their house in Scene 2?

4. What does Lincoln tell Booth he will need if he decides to become a hustler?

5. What does Booth say women use a man's telephone number to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lincoln describe his job in Scene 2?

2. What is Lincoln's reaction when he sees the stolen items brought in by Booth in Scene 2?

3. In Scene 3, how does Lincoln tell Booth he will help him in regard to card hustling?

4. What does Lincoln tell Booth he has discovered of his in Scene 3?

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

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

7. What does Booth budget the stolen money for in Scene 2?

8. How is Lincoln's appearance described in Scene 1?

9. Describe what Lincoln does after Booth leaves the room at the end of Scene 2.

10. What is Booth's reaction when Lincoln refuses to become his hustling partner near the end of Scene 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of Lincoln and Booth's names. What might these names say in regard to their upbringing?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of sibling rivalry in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the repercussions and significance of Lonny's death in the play. What might his death be representative of?

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