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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Max give for Sam having never married?
(a) He hates women.
(b) He's too busy having sex in the back seat.
(c) He can't afford to get married.
(d) He's never met the right woman.

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

3. What does Sam say to Max about why Sam helped take care of Jessie?
(a) Sam tells Max he could afford to give Jessie money.
(b) Sam says he helped Jessie because she was his sister.
(c) Sam reminds Max that he was the only one Max trusted with Jessie.
(d) Sam reminds Max that Jessie had trouble hearing.

4. Why does Max say that when Sam gets married, he should bring his bride home?
(a) Max will tell her the family's history.
(b) She can cook for them.
(c) There will be a big party.
(d) Max will give her a family heirloom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from Teddy's education, why does Lenny say he envies Teddy?

2. As the play begins, Lenny is in the living room of the house where he lives with which two other people?

3. What do Lenny and Ruth argue about?

4. What does Ruth call Lenny?

5. What does Lenny say when Ruth asks how he knew the prostitute was diseased?

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