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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before he comes home, where has Joey been?
(a) He has been driving his cab.
(b) He has been applying for a job.
(c) He has been out for a walk.
(d) He has been working out.

3. What does Max tell Lenny to stop?
(a) Calling him "Dad"
(b) Complaining about his job.
(c) Eating so much
(d) Beating up on his brother

4. Who was Jessie?
(a) Sam and Max's sister
(b) A former neighbor
(c) Lenny's wife
(d) Max's wife

5. As they bicker, what does Max grab as if to hit Lenny?
(a) His cane
(b) His umbrella
(c) A baseball bat
(d) A lamp

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Max say he could instinctively know?

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

3. In which city does "The Homecoming" take place?

4. Abandoning his search for the scissors, Max lights a cigarette he has gotten from where?

5. Who has fond memories of a father who played with him and took good care of him?

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