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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. According to Max, what made Sam a bad son?
(a) He never came to see his parents.
(b) He was useless in the family business.
(c) He didn't help take care of his father when he was dying.
(d) He stole money from his father.

2. When Lenny comes downstairs, what reason does he give for not being able to sleep?
(a) Lenny says he is having nightmares.
(b) Lenny says it is too cold in his room.
(c) Lenny says he is too worried to sleep.
(d) Lenny says there is something ticking that is keeping him awake.

3. How are Teddy and Ruth related to Max?
(a) Grandson and granddaughter
(b) Nephew and niece
(c) Son and daughter
(d) Son and daughter-in-law

4. When Teddy and Ruth are left alone in the living room, how does he try to convince her to go home with him?
(a) He tells her that she could get her old job back.
(b) He reminds her about her sons.
(c) He says she is making a poor impression on his family.
(d) He tells her he wants to leave.

5. What does Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?
(a) Ruth wants to take a nap.
(b) Ruth wants to take a walk.
(c) Ruth wants to eat something.
(d) Ruth wants to change her clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lenny mocks Teddy's inability to answer his question, what subject does the conversation change to?

2. After he reminisces, what does Max ask Sam?

3. What does Max want Sam to do when Joey goes upstairs?

4. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?

5. When Max comes downstairs, what does he say woke him?

(see the answer key)

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