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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. Why does Lincoln claim he lost cards against Booth in Scene 6?

2. Whom did Booth and Lincoln's father leave an inheritance to?

3. What does Lincoln show disapproval of towards Booth in Scene 6?

4. What did Booth say his and Lincoln's parents keeping up in terms of family life?

5. Finish the sentence: "throw thuh cards light, like uh _______".

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's mood at the beginning of Scene 4.

2. Describe Lincoln and Booth's card game when they use real money near the end of Scene 6.

3. What does Booth tell Lincoln about his ex-wife Cookie in Scene 6?

4. What does Lincoln tell Booth regarding finding work in Scene 6?

5. In Scene 4, how does Lincoln describe some of the people he has hustled money out of?

6. How does Lincoln react when Booth tells him he must move in Scene 6?

7. What is Lincoln's complaint regarding his work costume in Scene 4?

8. Describe Booth's reaction when he notices some of his girlie magazines are visible at the beginning of Scene 5.

9. Describe Booth's appearance in his room at the beginning of Scene 5.

10. What reasons do the brothers give for why their parents left in Scene 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of clothing in the play. What do clothes represent to the play's characters?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of value systems in the play. What values do the play's characters hold? Where might they have found these values?

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