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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. How many children does Ruth have?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three

2. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?
(a) Max punches Sam in the stomach.
(b) Max yells out Sam's secret.
(c) Max throws a dish at Sam.
(d) Max hits Sam with his cane.

3. Where does Ruth say she and Teddy have been vacationing?
(a) Australia
(b) America
(c) England
(d) Italy

4. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?
(a) Max says that Teddy still loves his father.
(b) Max says that Teddy is going to stay a long time.
(c) Max says that Teddy and Ruth are not actually married.
(d) Max says that Teddy is smart.

5. What does Joey say when Max tells him that he will have time to do what he needs to do and still be able to go with Max?
(a) Joey ignores Max.
(b) Joey agrees to go.
(c) Joey tells him to invite someone else.
(d) Joey still refuses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the play begins, Lenny is in the living room of the house where he lives with which two other people?

3. What reason does Max give for Sam having never married?

4. After addressing Lenny's concern about not being able to sleep, who does Teddy ask Lenny about?

5. How long ago did Teddy move out of the family home?

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