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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. What does Booth blame for the reason he did something with Lincoln's ex-wife?

2. How much was the inheritance Booth and Lincoln's mother left?

3. What does Booth do after the card game with real money ends in Scene 6?

4. How late is the person Booth is waiting for at the beginning of Scene 5?

5. How much does Lincoln bet when he and Booth play cards near the end of Scene 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Scene 4, what does Lincoln say happened when he chose to hustle again despite his doubts?

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

5. Where has Lincoln come from when he enters the room at the beginning of Scene 6?

6. In Scene 4 why does Lincoln say he first thought he should stop hustling?

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

8. Describe how Lincoln approaches his three-card monte setup in Scene 4.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the ambiguity in Booth's reaction to Lincoln's death. What motivated him to act in this way? What does this reaction say about his character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of sincerity in the play. Which characters are sincere? What might this portrayal of sincerity say about the nature of these characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of life as a struggle in the play.

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