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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 Max say about whether or not he followed his father's wishes?
(a) Max said he did what his father asked.
(b) Max said he left home.
(c) Max said he resented what his father asked him.
(d) Max said he decided it wasn't his responsibility.

2. As they bicker, what does Max grab as if to hit Lenny?
(a) A baseball bat
(b) His cane
(c) A lamp
(d) His umbrella

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

4. How does Max taunt Joey?
(a) Max says Joey will never have a good job.
(b) Max says Joey has few skills for his sport.
(c) Max says Joey is overweight.
(d) Max says Joey has no girlfriends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teddy suggest to Ruth after they have been home awhile?

2. What reason does Sam give for believing that he is the best at his job?

3. What does Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?

4. Which two characters have been out working when the play begins but come home before Ruth and Teddy arrive?

5. What kind of response does Max get from the family to his question about the surprising appearance of his son and a woman Max does not know, suddenly standing in his living room?

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