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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they bicker, what does Max grab as if to hit Lenny?
(a) A lamp
(b) His cane
(c) A baseball bat
(d) His umbrella

2. Where did Sam get some cigars?
(a) From a fellow worker with a new baby
(b) From a friend
(c) From a tobacco store
(d) From an American fare

3. What complaint does Max have about his sons?
(a) Max says that his sons always want him to take care of them.
(b) Max says that his sons have no ambition.
(c) Max says that his sons are both unfriendly.
(d) Max says that his sons eat too much.

4. Who has fond memories of a father who played with him and took good care of him?
(a) Lenny
(b) Sam
(c) Joey
(d) Max

5. Why does Max say that when Sam gets married, he should bring his bride home?
(a) There will be a big party.
(b) She can cook for them.
(c) Max will give her a family heirloom.
(d) Max will tell her the family's history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam say about Max wanting him out of the house?

2. What reason does Max give for Sam having never married?

3. How is Joey related to Max?

4. As the play begins, Lenny is in the living room of the house where he lives with which two other people?

5. What reason does Sam give for believing that he is the best at his job?

(see the answer key)

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