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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Max collapse after he verbally abuses Ruth for the first time?
(a) Max collapses from grief.
(b) Max collapses from the exertion of hitting Joey.
(c) Max collapses when he sees he is cut badly.
(d) Max collapses from his heart ailment.

2. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?
(a) Max says that Teddy still loves his father.
(b) Max says that Teddy and Ruth are not actually married.
(c) Max says that Teddy is going to stay a long time.
(d) Max says that Teddy is smart.

3. Which of the following characters has been discussed but has never appeared on stage?
(a) Lenny
(b) Sam
(c) Jessie
(d) Joey

4. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?
(a) Max throws a dish at Sam.
(b) Max yells out Sam's secret.
(c) Max punches Sam in the stomach.
(d) Max hits Sam with his cane.

5. While Max is questioning Teddy about when he plans to leave, how does Lenny interact with Ruth?
(a) He gives her a gift.
(b) He helps her open the window.
(c) He strokes Ruth's hair.
(d) He brings her a sandwich.

6. What is Sam doing in the kitchen during Max's and Joey's discussion about going out together?
(a) Sam is talking to Lenny.
(b) Sam is repairing the radio.
(c) Sam is chopping carrots.
(d) Sam is washing the dishes.

7. When Joey, Max, and Lenny return home from the gym on the afternoon of the second day, what does Joey do?
(a) Takes Ruth to the sofa and kisses her
(b) Reminds Lenny not to light fires in the fireplace
(c) Argues with Teddy
(d) Goes upstairs

8. After Ruth tells Lenny where she was born, where does Max tell Joey he needs to go?
(a) To the gym
(b) To the football game
(c) To school
(d) To the market

9. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Uncle and Nephew
(b) Husband and wife
(c) Brothers
(d) Father and Son

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

11. After questioning Teddy , what does Max say about Ruth?
(a) She is lucky Teddy married her.
(b) She should leave.
(c) She is a woman of feeling.
(d) She is a good cook.

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

13. After Lenny mocks Teddy's inability to answer his question, what subject does the conversation change to?
(a) The importance of the study of anantomy
(b) The high price of clothing
(c) How words and actions relate to each other
(d) Violence in families

14. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?
(a) He says she is making a poor impression on his family.
(b) He talks about taking a new trip.
(c) He reminds her about her sons.
(d) He tells her about his childhood.

15. The first time Max meets Ruth, what doe Teddy tell Max about her?
(a) Teddy says that he is planning to just stay overnight.
(b) Teddy tells Max that he lives in New York.
(c) Teddy tells Max that Ruth is his wife.
(d) Teddy tells Max that Ruth is his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Max, what made Sam a bad son?

2. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?

3. As the men compliment Ruth after lunch, what is Max reminiscing about?

4. After Max criticizes Sam about his contributions to the family, what does Sam suggest that Max do?

5. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?

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