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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 Sam say about Max wanting him out of the house?
(a) Sam says that there will be no one to cook the meals.
(b) Sam says that Max is selfish.
(c) Sam says that Max would be lonesome.
(d) Sam says that he owns part of the house.

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

3. As the men compliment Ruth after lunch, what is Max reminiscing about?
(a) His wife
(b) His days at the horse track
(c) His childhood
(d) His days as a football player

4. Who told Lenny earlier that his father is going to get a surprise in the morning?
(a) Joey
(b) Lenny
(c) Sam
(d) Teddy

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After lunch, Max abruptly turns his attention from reminiscing to Sam. Who does he compare Sam to?

3. How many women appear onstage in the play?

4. What happens to the person who tries to help Joey after Max has hit him in the stomach?

5. How many children does Ruth have?

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