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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 Saul give Lee a read-through for the script?

2. What kind of coffee does Lee ask for later?

3. In the movie, why does Lee think the main character has died?

4. How is the main character traveling in Lee's script?

5. What kind of story does Lee have for Saul?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Austin opposed to doing both scripts at the same time?

2. How does Saul feel initially about Austin's screenplay?

3. Why does Austin feel he is more in touch with what people want than Lee?

4. How does Austin leave the situation with Saul?

5. Are the brothers jealous of each other?

6. How does Lee smoothly insert himself into the conversation?

7. What is the significance of the teeth in the Chop Suey story?

8. How does Austin assert his authority over Lee?

9. How does Austin end up being assigned to write Lee's screenplay?

10. Does Lee seem comfortable at the beginning of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Austin decides to leave his current, fairly posh life and live in the harshness of the desert. Why can't Lee understand Austin's need? Does Lee adjust well to his new role as screenwriter? Even Mom does not think Austin could make it in the desert. Does Austin really need to go to the desert, or can he continue to live happily as he was?

Essay Topic 2

Lee marvels at the amount of locks Mom has on the windows and doors. Why would she feel the need for such extreme security measures? Could it have to do with her knowledge of Lee's profession?

Essay Topic 3

Character study of Austin. Examine his journey in depth throughout the text of the play. Pay special attention to turning points and instances where he must make decisions.

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