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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Max mentions a man named MacGregor, what does he say about him?
(a) MacGregor was his best friend.
(b) He used to hang around with MacGregor.
(c) MacGregor lives next door.
(d) He went to prison.

2. When does Max say that Sam will be out of the house?
(a) When Lenny gets married
(b) When Max renovates the house
(c) When Sam retires
(d) When Max sells the property

3. After she finishes her water, where does Ruth go?
(a) Outside for a walk
(b) Upstairs
(c) Into the kitchen
(d) Outside on the front porch

4. Shortly after his arrival at the family home, what does Teddy offer Ruth?
(a) Some old photographs
(b) Something to eat and drink
(c) Somewhere to change her clothes
(d) Some family heirlooms

5. Who is the only character left on stage at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Lenny
(b) Teddy
(c) Max
(d) Ruth

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Lenny gets flustered, what does Ruth do?

4. What does Sam say about Max wanting him out of the house?

5. At the end of the first scene, what does Max reveal about MacGregor?

(see the answer key)

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