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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. When he first appears in the play, Max enters the living room and is looking for a scissor for what reason?
(a) He plans to use them to threaten Lenny.
(b) He needs to open a package.
(c) He wants to cut something out of the paper.
(d) He wants to trim his hair.

2. Which two characters have been out working when the play begins but come home before Ruth and Teddy arrive?
(a) Joey and Max
(b) Joey and Sam
(c) Lenny and Sam
(d) Max and Sam

3. Who is the only character left on stage at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Teddy
(b) Lenny
(c) Max
(d) Ruth

4. In his long speech, what does Tedd say he won't do?
(a) Give his family anything
(b) Become lost in his family's lives
(c) Stoop to his family's level
(d) Come back again to see the family

5. What does Ruth say Teddy was nervous about before they came to the family home for this visit?
(a) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about traveling.
(b) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about the money they spent on the trip.
(c) Ruth says Teddy was nervous that Max wouldn't like her.
(d) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about seeing his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just before the end of Act Two, Scene 1, What does Teddy give a long speech about?

2. What does Max say he could instinctively know?

3. After questioning Teddy , what does Max say about Ruth?

4. After Sam, Lenny, Max, and Teddy have finished lunch and are smoking cigars, on what are they complimenting Ruth?

5. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?

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