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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lenny tell Ruth about a diseased prostitute?
(a) Lenny says he took her to a hospital.
(b) Lenny says he was in love with her.
(c) Lenny says he nearly beat her to death.
(d) Lenny says he lectured her.

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

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

4. How does Sam describe Jessie?
(a) He says she was unfriendly.
(b) He says she was always tired.
(c) He says she was beautiful.
(d) He says she was a charming woman.

5. What do Lenny and Ruth argue about?
(a) Ruth's glass
(b) The family album
(c) Lenny's lies
(d) Teddy's faithfulness

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lenny tell Ruth he had been asked to help an old woman with?

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

3. When he first appears in the play, Max enters the living room and is looking for a scissor for what reason?

4. What does Sam say to Max about why Sam helped take care of Jessie?

5. What does Max say about whether or not he followed his father's wishes?

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