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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. How is Joey related to Max?
(a) Max and Joey are cousins.
(b) Max and Joey are brothers.
(c) Max is Joey's uncle.
(d) Max is Joey's father.

2. Who argues against Max's suggestion for Ruth's future?
(a) Sam
(b) Lenny
(c) Teddy
(d) Joey

3. What does Max ask Ruth to do at the end of the play?
(a) Help Sam
(b) Kiss him
(c) Go back to Teddy
(d) Cook supper

4. Why does Joey protest against the plan for Ruth to become a prostitute?
(a) She isn't well.
(b) She could easily make a lot more money.
(c) It won't give her enough time to clean the house.
(d) He doesn't want to share her with a bunch of slobs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam do when Max collapses after verbally abusing Ruth?

2. What do Lenny and Max bicker about?

3. After chastising Teddy for bringing Ruth into his house, who does Max ask to throw Ruth and Teddy out?

4. How are Teddy and Ruth related to Max?

5. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?

(see the answer key)

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