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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Max is questioning Teddy about when he plans to leave, how does Joey interact with Ruth?
(a) He helps her light the fire.
(b) He shows her his watch.
(c) He lies on top of Ruth.
(d) He pours her a drink.

2. In reminiscing after lunch, what does Max refer to Jessie as?
(a) A tart
(b) An angel
(c) A "slutbitch of a wife"
(d) A tigress

3. What happens to the person who tries to help Joey after Max has hit him in the stomach?
(a) He trips over the broken clock.
(b) He is congratulated by the other family members.
(c) Max hits him on the head with his cane.
(d) Max tells him to get out

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

5. After Max recovers from his collapse, what does he ask Ruth?
(a) Max asks Ruth if she is a mother.
(b) Max asks Ruth if she plans to leave soon.
(c) Max asks Ruth why she got involved with Teddy.
(d) Max asks Ruth to get him an ice bag.

6. What two characters are up early the next morning at the opening of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Joey and Max
(b) Lenny and Joey
(c) Teddy and Ruth
(d) Sam and Joey

7. After Max criticizes Sam about his contributions to the family, what does Sam suggest that Max do?
(a) Sam suggests that Max get over his resentment.
(b) Sam suggests they all go to a football game.
(c) Sam suggests they wake everyone up.
(d) Sam suggests that Max finish washing the dishes.

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

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

10. Just after Teddy comes downstairs on the afternoon of their second day at the house, what do Lenny and Ruth do as Teddy watches?
(a) They look at photos together.
(b) They slow dance and kiss.
(c) They light a fire in the fireplace.
(d) They go into the kitchen together.

11. 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 is not feeling well.
(b) Max says he hates every room in the house.
(c) Max complains about the noise last night.
(d) Max complains that he is the only one bringing in any money.

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

13. After chastising Teddy for bringing Ruth into his house, who does Max ask to throw Ruth and Teddy out?
(a) Joey
(b) Sam
(c) Lenny
(d) The neighbor

14. Just before the end of Act Two, Scene 1, What does Teddy give a long speech about?
(a) How important his works are
(b) How families shouldn't argue
(c) Why he needs to leave
(d) How his mother would be proud of him

15. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what emotion of Sam's does Max say he doesn't understand?
(a) Jealousy
(b) Resentment
(c) Guilt
(d) Anger

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Teddy and Ruth are left alone in the living room, how does he try to convince her to go home with him?

3. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?

4. To whom does Max compare Sam?

5. After Ruth falls onto the floor, what does she ask for?

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