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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 incorrect name does Lee use for Saul?

2. What kind of swing does Saul mime for Lee?

3. What observation does Lee make about the security of Mom's house?

4. What does Lee threaten to do if Austin does finish the script?

5. What time does Austin ask Lee to be back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What living situation does Austin offer Lee?

2. Does Saul want to admit that he decided on Lee's story because he lost a bet? Why/why not?

3. Why does Austin stop Lee in the middle of his story?

4. Did Austin know Lee was coming to visit?

5. Why is Lee so interested in a true-to-life modern Western?

6. What is Lee's example of a "great western"?

7. How have the two brothers reversed their roles in the beginning of the scene?

8. What roles did the brothers used to take as children?

9. Why is Austin so upset to find out that he is writing Lee's script?

10. When Lee keeps beating up on the typewriter with the golf club, what does Austin ask him to consider?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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