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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has volunteered to be in charge of the old man's money?

2. Why does Saul believe Lee's script?

3. Who claims to love a story's beginnings?

4. Why does Lee not like calling the operator?

5. What gift has Saul given Lee?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the car keys as a metaphor for the brothers' relationship. Cite specific instances from the text where the keys represent their power struggle.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Austin physically assaults Lee in the end to get what he wants. While Lee threatened to assault Austin throughout the play, he never actually did. How does this represent a turning point for Austin? For the brothers' relationship? How will the play end after the lights go down? Will the brothers reconcile? Will there be a fight? Will they each survive?

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