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

2. What does Teddy suggest to Ruth after they have been home awhile?
(a) Teddy suggests they change their clothes.
(b) Teddy suggests they go to bed.
(c) Teddy suggests they light a fire.
(d) Teddy suggests they get something to eat.

3. According to Max, what made Sam a bad son?
(a) He stole money from his father.
(b) He didn't help take care of his father when he was dying.
(c) He was useless in the family business.
(d) He never came to see his parents.

4. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?
(a) In America
(b) Nearby
(c) In France
(d) In Australia

5. When Teddy comes downstairs after his father and brothers have come home from the gym, what does Max ask him?
(a) If he's going to pay rent on the room he's using
(b) If he is going to fight his brothers
(c) If he will put out the fire in the fireplace
(d) If he's leaving soon

Short Answer Questions

1. After chastising Teddy for bringing Ruth into his house, who does Max ask to throw Ruth and Teddy out?

2. What does Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?

3. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?

4. Which character has been on stage all through the first scene of the play?

5. Who does Sam say was a hard worker and a fast learner?

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