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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. Who does Max say would have enjoyed the family being together?

2. What does Max tell Sam their father's last words were?

3. What does Max call Ruth at first?

4. What does Joey call Ruth when he sees her with Lenny in Part IV?

5. What does Ruth say about when she first met Teddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Max call Ruth when he first meets her?

2. How does Teddy react to his brothers' sexual actions towards his wife?

3. In Part III, what does Max invite his sons to do with him?

4. Who does Max feel he has supported for a long time?

5. What does Lenny do that is somewhat shocking when he dances with Ruth?

6. How does Ruth get the better of Lenny in Part III?

7. What does Ruth tell Teddy's family about when they first met?

8. What does Joey do with Ruth in Part IV?

9. How does Lenny speak to Teddy about Teddy's work in Part IV?

10. What does Max tell Sam their father told Max just before he died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the inconsistencies in the way Max speaks about his late wife, Jessie, exploring what you think Pinter's intention is in these contradictions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Pinter treat the topic of sexual assault of women by men in this play? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the language and tone Pinter uses in his dialogue throughout this play, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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