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

2. Where does Lenny tell Ruth he thinks Teddy has been?
(a) Sweden
(b) Switzerland
(c) Australia
(d) America

3. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?
(a) He tells Teddy not to interrupt their conversation.
(b) He asks Teddy to stay for a few more days.
(c) He picks up the newspaper and begins reading.
(d) He turns on the radio.

4. Which of the following characters has been discussed but has never appeared on stage?
(a) Jessie
(b) Sam
(c) Joey
(d) Lenny

5. When Max hits Joey in the stomach because Joey doesn't obey him, who moves to help Joey?
(a) Lenny
(b) Ruth
(c) Teddy
(d) Sam

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lenny gets flustered, what does Ruth do?

2. What does Teddy reassure Ruth about?

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

4. In his first appearance in the play, Joey comes home and immediately asks a question about what?

5. As the play begins, Lenny is in the living room of the house where he lives with which two other people?

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