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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 Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?
(a) Ruth wants to take a walk.
(b) Ruth wants to eat something.
(c) Ruth wants to take a nap.
(d) Ruth wants to change her clothes.

2. Who was Jessie?
(a) Lenny's wife
(b) Sam and Max's sister
(c) Max's wife
(d) A former neighbor

3. What does Lenny say Max used to always like doing?
(a) Tucking his sons into bed.
(b) Playing ball with his sons.
(c) Taking his sons on outings.
(d) Singing with his sons.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Max say about whether or not he followed his father's wishes?

2. After he reminisces, what does Max ask Sam?

3. How are Teddy and Ruth related to Max?

4. What does Lenny give Ruth after Teddy goes upstairs?

5. What does Teddy tell Max about his life with Ruth?

(see the answer key)

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