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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the conversation with Ruth in which he asks her to go home with him, what does Teddy do?
(a) He goes to look for his father.
(b) He goes upstairs to pack.
(c) He goes out the front door.
(d) He slaps her before going into the kitchen.

2. Which character does Max refer to as a "maggot" and a "grub"?
(a) Lenny
(b) Teddy
(c) Sam
(d) Joey

3. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Uncle and Nephew
(b) Husband and wife
(c) Brothers
(d) Father and Son

4. Who is the only character left on stage at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Lenny
(b) Teddy
(c) Ruth
(d) Max

5. After Ruth tells Lenny where she was born, where does Max tell Joey he needs to go?
(a) To the market
(b) To the football game
(c) To the gym
(d) To school

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?

2. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?

3. As Lenny joins the conversation that Ruth, Lenny, and Teddy have been engaged in after lunch, what subject does Lenny ask Teddy about?

4. After Sam, Lenny, Max, and Teddy have finished lunch and are smoking cigars, on what are they complimenting Ruth?

5. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?

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