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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. When Max sees Ruth for the first time, what does he ask Teddy?
(a) Max asks if Teddy has a job.
(b) Max asks where Teddy is living.
(c) Max asks how long he is planning to stay.
(d) Max asks who gave him permission to bring a tart into the house.

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

3. Who has fond memories of a father who played with him and took good care of him?
(a) Joey
(b) Max
(c) Sam
(d) Lenny

4. What two characters are up early the next morning at the opening of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Joey and Max
(b) Sam and Joey
(c) Lenny and Joey
(d) Teddy and Ruth

5. What reason does Sam give for believing that he is the best at his job?
(a) He works harder than anyone else.
(b) He doesn't take liberties.
(c) He doesn't make mistakes.
(d) He asks questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, instead of Max, does Lenny say he should have asked for an answer to a question that's been bothering him?

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

3. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?

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

5. Where does Ruth say she and Teddy have been vacationing?

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