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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint does Max have about his sons?
(a) Max says that his sons have no ambition.
(b) Max says that his sons are both unfriendly.
(c) Max says that his sons eat too much.
(d) Max says that his sons always want him to take care of them.

2. Which character has been on stage all through the first scene of the play?
(a) Joey
(b) Lenny
(c) Sam
(d) Max

3. What does Sam do when Max collapses after verbally abusing Ruth?
(a) Sam yells at Joey.
(b) Sam picks up the broken dishes.
(c) Sam goes out the door.
(d) Sam goes to help Max.

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

5. What does Max tell Lenny to stop?
(a) Beating up on his brother
(b) Complaining about his job.
(c) Calling him "Dad"
(d) Eating so much

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lenny comes downstairs, what reason does he give for not being able to sleep?

2. In the conversation after lunch, what happens when Teddy can't answer the question Lenny asks him?

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

4. What does Teddy tell Max about his life with Ruth?

5. As they bicker, what does Max grab as if to hit Lenny?

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