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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. Aside from Teddy's education, why does Lenny say he envies Teddy?
(a) Teddy is sensitive.
(b) The family favors Teddy.
(c) The girls have always liked Teddy.
(d) Teddy is rich.

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

3. What does Sam do before he leaves for work after lunch?
(a) Sam shakes Ruth's hand.
(b) Sam tries to get Max to apologize.
(c) Sam washes the breakfast dishes.
(d) Sam tells Teddy a secret.

4. What comparison does Ruth use in her discussion with Lenny after Teddy has been mocked by Lenny?
(a) The love of a boy for his horse
(b) The seeds in a pod and the growth of a tree
(c) the setting of the sun and the emergence of the stars
(d) The relationship between the movement of her leg and the movement of her underwear

5. When Max hits Joey in the stomach because Joey doesn't obey him, who moves to help Joey?
(a) Teddy
(b) Ruth
(c) Lenny
(d) Sam

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lenny tell Ruth he thinks Teddy has been?

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

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

4. When Max comes downstairs, what does he say woke him?

5. What is the nature of the family business?

(see the answer key)

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