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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Austin supposed to steal, according to the brothers' bet?

2. How does Lee describe the time of day?

3. What gift has Saul given Lee?

4. What does Lee offer Austin if he steals a toaster without getting caught?

5. How is Lee typing on the typewriter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the play, Austin is the "people" person and Lee is the loner. Where and how do they reverse roles in the play? Do they reverse back again? What does Mom have to do with their roles?

Essay Topic 2

Saul lost a bet, and thus Austin's story was moot and Lee's story moved forward. How does gambling factor into the lives of both brothers? Do they have different ideas of what it is to gamble? Discuss the toasters later in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Why has Lee chosen to live in the desert? Does he feel comfortable in the world of people? In Austin's world? What is Austin's perception of Lee's life? What is Lee's perception of Austin's life?

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