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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. In his long speech, what does Teddy say about his family's intelligence level?
(a) They are bright but uneducated.
(b) They are unintelligent.
(c) They don't have the capacity to understand his writing.
(d) They misunderstand everything.

2. After Ruth falls onto the floor, what does she ask for?
(a) Some understanding
(b) Help getting up
(c) An ice pack
(d) Something to eat and drink

3. After Max criticizes Sam about his contributions to the family, what does Sam suggest that Max do?
(a) Sam suggests they all go to a football game.
(b) Sam suggests they wake everyone up.
(c) Sam suggests that Max finish washing the dishes.
(d) Sam suggests that Max get over his resentment.

4. After Lenny mocks Teddy's inability to answer his question, what subject does the conversation change to?
(a) The importance of the study of anantomy
(b) Violence in families
(c) The high price of clothing
(d) How words and actions relate to each other

5. In which city does "The Homecoming" take place?
(a) London
(b) New York
(c) Detroit
(d) Chicago

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Jessie?

2. Where does Lenny tell Ruth he thinks Teddy has been?

3. What does Max describe as "one flow of stinking pus after another?"

4. What do Lenny and Ruth argue about?

5. When Teddy and Ruth first arrive at the family home, what does Ruth say she is feeling?

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