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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of response does Max get from the family to his question about the surprising appearance of his son and a woman Max does not know, suddenly standing in his living room?
(a) Lenny apologizes.
(b) Joey leaves.
(c) Everyone starts talking at once.
(d) No one says anything.

2. Which character does Max refer to as a "maggot" and a "grub"?
(a) Joey
(b) Teddy
(c) Lenny
(d) Sam

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

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

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

6. In his long speech, what does Tedd say he won't do?
(a) Stoop to his family's level
(b) Come back again to see the family
(c) Give his family anything
(d) Become lost in his family's lives

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

8. After Sam leaves for work, what comment does Max make to Teddy about his wedding?
(a) Max said he would have paid for it had he known it was a proper white wedding.
(b) Max says that they should have gotten married at his home.
(c) Max says that Teddy was too young to be married.
(d) Max says he is disappointed that he wasn't invited.

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

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

11. On the morning after Teddy and Ruth's arrival, what does Max invite Joey to do in the afternoon?
(a) Go to a movie.
(b) Go to the horse races.
(c) Go to a football game.
(d) Drive to the ocean.

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

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

14. To whom does Max compare Sam?
(a) Lenny
(b) MacGregor
(c) Joey
(d) Himself (Max)

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Max meets Ruth, what doe Teddy tell Max about her?

2. What does Ruth tell Lenny about her life before she married Teddy?

3. When Teddy and Ruth come downstairs and Max sees them for the first time, what does he want to know?

4. Just after Teddy comes downstairs on the afternoon of their second day at the house, what do Lenny and Ruth do as Teddy watches?

5. What does Sam do when Max collapses after verbally abusing Ruth?

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