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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the morning after Teddy and Ruth's arrival, just before Max invites Joey to go out with him for the afternoon, what does Max complain about?
(a) Max says he hates every room in the house.
(b) Max complains about the noise last night.
(c) Max says he is not feeling well.
(d) Max complains that he is the only one bringing in any money.

2. After Ruth falls onto the floor, what does she ask for?
(a) An ice pack
(b) Something to eat and drink
(c) Some understanding
(d) Help getting up

3. Who does Sam say was a hard worker and a fast learner?
(a) Jessie
(b) MacGregor
(c) Joey
(d) Himself (Max)

4. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?
(a) Taking other people's sides
(b) Breaking the radio
(c) Forgetting to pick up the groceries
(d) Making noise out of resentment

5. According to Max, when his father was dying, what did he tell Max to do?
(a) He told Max to take care of his brothers.
(b) He told Max where to find money he had hidden.
(c) He told Max to sell the house.
(d) He told Max not to let Sam get away with anything.

6. What is the nature of the family business?
(a) Butcher
(b) Mechanic
(c) Plumber
(d) Printer

7. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?
(a) He tells Teddy not to interrupt their conversation.
(b) He turns on the radio.
(c) He picks up the newspaper and begins reading.
(d) He asks Teddy to stay for a few more days.

8. What does Sam do when Max collapses after verbally abusing Ruth?
(a) Sam goes to help Max.
(b) Sam goes out the door.
(c) Sam yells at Joey.
(d) Sam picks up the broken dishes.

9. After lunch, Max abruptly turns his attention from reminiscing to Sam. Who does he compare Sam to?
(a) MacGregor
(b) Himself (Max)
(c) Teddy
(d) A famous boxer

10. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?
(a) In America
(b) In France
(c) Nearby
(d) In Australia

11. In his long speech, what does Teddy call the members of his family?
(a) Objects
(b) Drunkards
(c) Boors
(d) Animals

12. After his collapse, Max talks with Ruth about her children and then asks Teddy to do what?
(a) Max asks Teddy to stay for a few more days.
(b) Max asks Teddy to take Ruth out of the house.
(c) Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father.
(d) Max asks Teddy to give the family some money.

13. What does Ruth tell Lenny about her life before she married Teddy?
(a) She says she was a photographic model.
(b) She says she used to always go out in the evenings.
(c) She says she was a school teacher.
(d) She says she used to think she would never marry.

14. After she has gotten up off the floor, what does Ruth ask Teddy?
(a) If they're going to leave soon
(b) If his family always argues this much
(c) If he remembers his mother
(d) If the family has read any of his work

15. Which two characters have been out working when the play begins but come home before Ruth and Teddy arrive?
(a) Joey and Max
(b) Lenny and Sam
(c) Joey and Sam
(d) Max and Sam

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Ruth have?

2. When Teddy comes downstairs after his father and brothers have come home from the gym, what does Max ask him?

3. While Max is questioning Teddy about when he plans to leave, how does Lenny interact with Ruth?

4. When Ruth says she was different before she and Teddy were married, what does Teddy say.?

5. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?

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