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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shortly after his arrival at the family home, what does Teddy offer Ruth?
(a) Some old photographs
(b) Something to eat and drink
(c) Some family heirlooms
(d) Somewhere to change her clothes

2. How does Max respond to Lenny's question right after Max wakes up?
(a) Max reassures Lenny.
(b) Max tells Lenny to leave.
(c) Max hits Lenny with a cane.
(d) Max spits at Lenny.

3. According to Max, what made Sam a bad son?
(a) He never came to see his parents.
(b) He was useless in the family business.
(c) He stole money from his father.
(d) He didn't help take care of his father when he was dying.

4. Where does Lenny tell Ruth he thinks Teddy has been?
(a) Australia
(b) America
(c) Sweden
(d) Switzerland

5. How is Joey related to Sam?
(a) Sam and Joey are brothers.
(b) Sam is Joey's uncle.
(c) Sam and Joey are cousins.
(d) Sam is Joey's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Teddy and Ruth related to Max?

2. Which character has been on stage all through the first scene of the play?

3. What complaint does Max have about his sons?

4. How does Sam describe Jessie?

5. What does Teddy tell Ruth about the house?

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