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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. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?
(a) Breaking the radio
(b) Forgetting to pick up the groceries
(c) Making noise out of resentment
(d) Taking other people's sides

2. Which of the following characters has been discussed but has never appeared on stage?
(a) Lenny
(b) Joey
(c) Sam
(d) Jessie

3. Just before the end of Act Two, Scene 1, What does Teddy give a long speech about?
(a) Why he needs to leave
(b) How important his works are
(c) How his mother would be proud of him
(d) How families shouldn't argue

4. Which character has been on stage all through the first scene of the play?
(a) Lenny
(b) Joey
(c) Max
(d) Sam

5. What does Ruth dare Lenny to do?
(a) Tell her a secret.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Sit on her lap and take a sip from a glass.
(d) Wake everyone up.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Max recovers from his collapse, what does he ask Ruth?

2. What does Ruth say Teddy was nervous about before they came to the family home for this visit?

3. When he first appears in the play, Max enters the living room and is looking for a scissor for what reason?

4. Who was Jessie?

5. Why does Max collapse after he verbally abuses Ruth for the first time?

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