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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Austin swallow every day driving into the city?

2. What does Austin ask for from Lee as payment, if he wins the bet?

3. With what part of the script does Lee want Austin's help?

4. Where does Lee want to go?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lee is an opportunist, a hustler by instinct. Cite four specific instances in the play where Lee creates opportunities for himself throughout the text. Are these opportunities at the expense of other people?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the implications of the play's title, True West. Which brother represents the true west? Do either of them? Is there such a thing, anymore, of the west? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Does Saul really believe Lee's script is good, or is he saving face from losing his bet? He definitely sells that he "goes with his gut" to Austin, but does he really care that much about Lee's script?

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