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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 he could instinctively know?
(a) Whether or not a girl would go out with him
(b) Whether or not a female horse would go the distance
(c) Whether or not an employer would hire him
(d) Whether or not a used car had been in an accident

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

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

4. Why does Max collapse after he verbally abuses Ruth for the first time?
(a) Max collapses when he sees he is cut badly.
(b) Max collapses from the exertion of hitting Joey.
(c) Max collapses from grief.
(d) Max collapses from his heart ailment.

5. What does Sam say about Max wanting him out of the house?
(a) Sam says that he owns part of the house.
(b) Sam says that there will be no one to cook the meals.
(c) Sam says that Max is selfish.
(d) Sam says that Max would be lonesome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lenny say Max used to always like doing?

2. The first time Max meets Ruth, what doe Teddy tell Max about her?

3. How is Joey related to Max?

4. After Max criticizes Sam about his contributions to the family, what does Sam suggest that Max do?

5. How does Joey respond to Max's invitation to spend the afternoon with him?

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