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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sam describe Jessie?
(a) He says she was unfriendly.
(b) He says she was a charming woman.
(c) He says she was always tired.
(d) He says she was beautiful.

2. What is the nature of the family business?
(a) Plumber
(b) Printer
(c) Mechanic
(d) Butcher

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

4. What does Max want Sam to do when Joey goes upstairs?
(a) Max wants Sam to drive him to the drugstore.
(b) Max wants Sam to go upstairs.
(c) Max wants Sam to eat dinner with him.
(d) Max wants Sam to agree with about his criticism of Joey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his collapse, Max talks with Ruth about her children and then asks Teddy to do what?

2. According to Max, when his father was dying, what did he tell Max to do?

3. When Max realizes that Teddy and Ruth are not going to be thrown out of his house, what does Max do?

4. How is Joey related to Sam?

5. Who, instead of Max, does Lenny say he should have asked for an answer to a question that's been bothering him?

(see the answer key)

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