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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. What does Teddy reassure Ruth about?
(a) The thunderstorm
(b) Meeting his family
(c) Their new car
(d) Her appearance

2. What does Ruth say Teddy was nervous about before they came to the family home for this visit?
(a) Ruth says Teddy was nervous that Max wouldn't like her.
(b) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about seeing his family.
(c) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about traveling.
(d) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about the money they spent on the trip.

3. What do Sam, Teddy. Joey, and Lenny do after Max physically abuses Sam?
(a) Everyone places blame where they think it is due.
(b) Everyone leaves the room.
(c) Everyone looks at Ruth.
(d) Everyone is still.

4. After she finishes her water, where does Ruth go?
(a) Upstairs
(b) Outside on the front porch
(c) Outside for a walk
(d) Into the kitchen

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Teddy and Ruth first arrive at the family home, what does Ruth say she is feeling?

4. What does Ruth dare Lenny to do?

5. What does Teddy tell Ruth about the house?

(see the answer key)

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