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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lenny give Ruth after Teddy goes upstairs?
(a) A glass of water
(b) Dessert
(c) A family photo
(d) Teddy's old books

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

3. After his collapse, Max talks with Ruth about her children and then asks Teddy to do what?
(a) Max asks Teddy to stay for a few more days.
(b) Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father.
(c) Max asks Teddy to take Ruth out of the house.
(d) Max asks Teddy to give the family some money.

4. What does Ruth call Lenny?
(a) Leonard
(b) Little Baby
(c) Sweetie
(d) Mr. Mean

5. What do Sam, Teddy. Joey, and Lenny do after Max physically abuses Sam?
(a) Everyone looks at Ruth.
(b) Everyone places blame where they think it is due.
(c) Everyone leaves the room.
(d) Everyone is still.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Teddy and Ruth are left alone in the living room, how does he try to convince her to go home with him?

2. In which city does "The Homecoming" take place?

3. When he first appears in the play, Max enters the living room and is looking for a scissor for what reason?

4. Who, instead of Max, does Lenny say he should have asked for an answer to a question that's been bothering him?

5. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?

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