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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Max give Teddy at the end of the play?
(a) Some advice
(b) A bottle of whiskey
(c) A picture of his grandfather
(d) A family bible

2. When Teddy and Ruth come downstairs and Max sees them for the first time, what does he want to know?
(a) If Lenny and Joey had made too much noise during the night
(b) If someone gave Teddy and Ruth breakfast
(c) If anyone knew Teddy and Ruth were in the house
(d) If Sam had given Teddy and Ruth a wedding gift

3. Abandoning his search for the scissors, Max lights a cigarette he has gotten from where?
(a) From his pocket
(b) From the desk
(c) From Lenny's jacket
(d) From the ashtray

4. On the morning after Teddy and Ruth's arrival, just before Max invites Joey to go out with him for the afternoon, what does Max complain about?
(a) Max says he hates every room in the house.
(b) Max complains that he is the only one bringing in any money.
(c) Max complains about the noise last night.
(d) Max says he is not feeling well.

5. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?
(a) He tells Teddy not to interrupt their conversation.
(b) He picks up the newspaper and begins reading.
(c) He turns on the radio.
(d) He asks Teddy to stay for a few more days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Ruth have?

2. To whom does Max compare Sam?

3. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?

4. While Max is questioning Teddy about when he plans to leave, how does Joey interact with Ruth?

5. What does Max ask Ruth to do at the end of the play?

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