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

2. When Lenny re-enters the room after Teddy and Ruth have had their private discussion, what kind of small talk does Ruth engage in with Lenny?
(a) She talks about how the living room is decorated.
(b) She talks about an article she read in the paper.
(c) She talks about how the weather is changing.
(d) She talks about a certain kind of shoe she is fond of.

3. When Teddy comes downstairs after his father and brothers have come home from the gym, what does Max ask him?
(a) If he is going to fight his brothers
(b) If he's leaving soon
(c) If he's going to pay rent on the room he's using
(d) If he will put out the fire in the fireplace

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Max collapse after he verbally abuses Ruth for the first time?

2. Where does Ruth tell Lenny she and Teddy live?

3. When Max and Joey leave after the conversation between Lenny and Ruth, who goes with them?

4. After lunch, Max abruptly turns his attention from reminiscing to Sam. Who does he compare Sam to?

5. When Lenny gets flustered, what does Ruth do?

(see the answer key)

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