What action by Booth's actor friend led to Booth's anger?

• A. He burned the letter.
• B. He handed the letter to the newspaper.
• C. He refused to help.
• D. He leaked the content to the press.

Answer: (A)

The action at the heart of Booth’s anger is about control of information and secrecy in a tight, high-stakes plan. Booth relies on written notes to coordinate, time, and protect the conspiracy. When his actor friend burns the letter, it destroys a record that Booth uses to keep track of what’s been decided and who knows what. That act undermines Booth’s ability to manage the plan, signals impulsiveness or disloyalty from someone he trusted, and forces Booth to improvise under greater risk. In short, burning the letter wipes out crucial communication and evidentiary footing, which would naturally provoke a furious reaction from Booth.