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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Max say about whether or not he followed his father's wishes?
(a) Max said he decided it wasn't his responsibility.
(b) Max said he did what his father asked.
(c) Max said he left home.
(d) Max said he resented what his father asked him.

2. What does Max describe as "one flow of stinking pus after another?"
(a) Policemen
(b) Gangsters
(c) Generations
(d) Politicians

3. What does Teddy reassure Ruth about?
(a) Meeting his family
(b) Her appearance
(c) The thunderstorm
(d) Their new car

4. After Sam leaves for work, what comment does Max make to Teddy about his wedding?
(a) Max says that they should have gotten married at his home.
(b) Max said he would have paid for it had he known it was a proper white wedding.
(c) Max says that Teddy was too young to be married.
(d) Max says he is disappointed that he wasn't invited.

5. In the conversation after lunch, what happens when Teddy can't answer the question Lenny asks him?
(a) Lenny asks Ruth to answer the question for Teddy.
(b) Lenny pushes Teddy harder and begins to mock him.
(c) Lenny tells Teddy to take his time answering.
(d) Lenny tells Teddy to forget about the question.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Ruth have?

2. What does Teddy tell Max about his life with Ruth?

3. What does Max say he could instinctively know?

4. What is the nature of the family business?

5. After Ruth tells Lenny where she was born, where does Max tell Joey he needs to go?

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