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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lenny re-enters the room after Teddy and Ruth have had their private discussion, what kind of small talk does Ruth engage in with Lenny?
(a) She talks about how the weather is changing.
(b) She talks about a certain kind of shoe she is fond of.
(c) She talks about how the living room is decorated.
(d) She talks about an article she read in the paper.

2. At the end of the first scene, what does Max reveal about MacGregor?
(a) MacGregor was Max's father.
(b) MacGregor tried to steal the deed to the house.
(c) MacGregor lived next door until he died.
(d) MacGregor was Max's football coach.

3. How does Lenny reassure Joey about his concerns over Ruth becoming a prostitute?
(a) Lenny assures that Ruth will still have plenty of time.
(b) Lenny says he's got a high class list of clients.
(c) Lenny says there will be plenty of money.
(d) Lenny says he'll send Ruth to a good doctor.

4. What does Lenny say Max used to always like doing?
(a) Taking his sons on outings.
(b) Tucking his sons into bed.
(c) Playing ball with his sons.
(d) Singing with his sons.

5. How does Sam describe Jessie?
(a) He says she was a charming woman.
(b) He says she was beautiful.
(c) He says she was always tired.
(d) He says she was unfriendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lenny comes downstairs, what reason does he give for not being able to sleep?

2. What comparison does Ruth use in her discussion with Lenny after Teddy has been mocked by Lenny?

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

4. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?

5. Who, instead of Max, does Lenny say he should have asked for an answer to a question that's been bothering him?

(see the answer key)

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