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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Ruth say Teddy was nervous about before they came to the family home for this visit?
2. What does Ruth tell Lenny about her life before she married Teddy?
3. When Max sees Ruth for the first time, what does he ask Teddy?
4. In his long speech, what does Teddy say about his family's intelligence level?
5. In his long speech, what does Tedd say he won't do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Max tell Teddy about Teddy and Ruth's wedding?
2. What is Ruth's response to Teddy's urging her to pack up and go home with him?
3. According to Max, what did his father ask him to do when he was dying?
4. What does Teddy tell Max about his family life with Ruth?
5. Why does Max hit Joey?
6. What did Ruth say she did for a living before she was married?
7. For what does Max criticize Sam when Sam is in the kitchen?
8. According to Teddy, how is Ruth different since their marriage?
9. What kind of response does Teddy make to his brothers' caressing Ruth?
10. Describe Max's initial reaction to Ruth.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In your opinion, is the ending of the play a.) satisfactory and b.) plausible? Explain by giving specific examples.
Essay Topic 2
Although Max is a poor example of a father, he seems to know what a father should be. Discuss some specific examples of his fathering skills and explain what proof exists in the play that he seems to understand what makes for a good father. Why do you think Max chooses to father in the way he does? Give examples from the play back up your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
The subject of prostitution comes up several times during the play. Give at least two examples and explain what larger implication this subject carries.
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