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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Sam give for believing that he is the best at his job?
(a) He doesn't make mistakes.
(b) He works harder than anyone else.
(c) He doesn't take liberties.
(d) He asks questions.

2. What does Lenny tell Ruth about a diseased prostitute?
(a) Lenny says he nearly beat her to death.
(b) Lenny says he took her to a hospital.
(c) Lenny says he lectured her.
(d) Lenny says he was in love with her.

3. What does Sam say to Max about why Sam helped take care of Jessie?
(a) Sam says he helped Jessie because she was his sister.
(b) Sam reminds Max that Jessie had trouble hearing.
(c) Sam tells Max he could afford to give Jessie money.
(d) Sam reminds Max that he was the only one Max trusted with Jessie.

4. As the play begins, Lenny is in the living room of the house where he lives with which two other people?
(a) His mother and his father
(b) His two brothers
(c) His father and his brother
(d) His father and his uncle

5. In which city does "The Homecoming" take place?
(a) Detroit
(b) Chicago
(c) London
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teddy tell Ruth about the house?

2. What does Lenny say he did to the old woman instead of helping her?

3. What does Lenny ask Ruth to do?

4. Before he comes home, where has Joey been?

5. What does Teddy reassure Ruth about?

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