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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. Who says, "people are loose, people pay the price"?

2. What does Bob say Fletcher stole from Ruthie?

3. How much does Don tell Teach he sells his collectibles for?

4. Who says, action counts," in Act I?

5. When the coin collector visited Don's shop, he was:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Teach's reaction to having Fletcher on the break in job?

2. What is the biggest problem that Don seems to be facing in the planning of the robbery?

3. What do Bob and Don argue about in the opening scene of Act II?

4. What does Teach mention about Bob that makes Don angry after he's given Bob fifty dollars?

5. Why does Teach need a nap in the final scene of Act I?

6. In Act II, why is Teach worried about Fletcher being involved in the job?

7. Why is Don so upset that Fletcher has not arrived in the evening?

8. Why does Teach object to Don eating yogurt for breakfast?

9. In the beginning of the play, how is it clear that Teach does not think highly of Bob?

10. What does Don try to teach Bob at the beginning of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ruthie and Grace's impact on Teach. Why is he so angry with them? Is his jealousy a factor in his perspective of them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Provide several specific examples of how Teach believes he knows more than others. Is his "wisdom" worthwhile or misguided? Explain your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

Teach says, "we all live like the cavemen" after the violent encounter between him, Don, and Bob. Discuss the meaning of this statement as it pertains to Teach. How does Teach act more like a caveman than the other two characters?

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