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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. After she has gotten up off the floor, what does Ruth ask Teddy?
(a) If he remembers his mother
(b) If the family has read any of his work
(c) If they're going to leave soon
(d) If his family always argues this much

2. What does Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?
(a) Ruth wants to eat something.
(b) Ruth wants to take a nap.
(c) Ruth wants to change her clothes.
(d) Ruth wants to take a walk.

3. What does Ruth tell Lenny about her life before she married Teddy?
(a) She says she used to always go out in the evenings.
(b) She says she was a photographic model.
(c) She says she used to think she would never marry.
(d) She says she was a school teacher.

4. What occupation does Lenny tell Ruth he's always imagined for himself?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Shopkeeper
(c) Soldier
(d) Teacher

5. 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 going to pay rent on the room he's using
(c) If he's leaving soon
(d) If he will put out the fire in the fireplace

Short Answer Questions

1. In his long speech, what does Teddy call the members of his family?

2. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?

3. In reminiscing after lunch, what does Max refer to Jessie as?

4. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?

5. After she finishes her water, where does Ruth go?

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