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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Max collapse after he verbally abuses Ruth for the first time?
(a) Max collapses from his heart ailment.
(b) Max collapses from the exertion of hitting Joey.
(c) Max collapses from grief.
(d) Max collapses when he sees he is cut badly.

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

3. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?
(a) Max says that Teddy and Ruth are not actually married.
(b) Max says that Teddy still loves his father.
(c) Max says that Teddy is going to stay a long time.
(d) Max says that Teddy is smart.

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

5. The first time Max meets Ruth, what doe Teddy tell Max about her?
(a) Teddy says that he is planning to just stay overnight.
(b) Teddy tells Max that he lives in New York.
(c) Teddy tells Max that Ruth is his girlfriend.
(d) Teddy tells Max that Ruth is his wife.

6. What does Teddy tell Max about his life with Ruth?
(a) Teddy says it's hard having no relatives around.
(b) Teddy says they have a good home and a good life.
(c) Teddy says every couple has problems.
(d) Teddy says he and his wife argue about money.

7. After chastising Teddy for bringing Ruth into his house, who does Max ask to throw Ruth and Teddy out?
(a) Joey
(b) Sam
(c) The neighbor
(d) Lenny

8. While Max is questioning Teddy about when he plans to leave, how does Joey interact with Ruth?
(a) He helps her light the fire.
(b) He pours her a drink.
(c) He lies on top of Ruth.
(d) He shows her his watch.

9. Which character does Max refer to as a "maggot" and a "grub"?
(a) Lenny
(b) Teddy
(c) Sam
(d) Joey

10. What does Joey say when Max tells him that he will have time to do what he needs to do and still be able to go with Max?
(a) Joey ignores Max.
(b) Joey tells him to invite someone else.
(c) Joey agrees to go.
(d) Joey still refuses.

11. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?
(a) Max punches Sam in the stomach.
(b) Max hits Sam with his cane.
(c) Max throws a dish at Sam.
(d) Max yells out Sam's secret.

12. As Lenny joins the conversation that Ruth, Lenny, and Teddy have been engaged in after lunch, what subject does Lenny ask Teddy about?
(a) Lenny asks if Teddy makes enough money to support his family.
(b) Lenny asks if Teddy is a good father.
(c) Lenny asks a question about being a doctor of philosophy.
(d) Lenny asks Teddy why it's taken him so long to visit.

13. After Sam leaves for work, what comment does Max make to Teddy about his wedding?
(a) Max says that they should have gotten married at his home.
(b) Max said he would have paid for it had he known it was a proper white wedding.
(c) Max says that Teddy was too young to be married.
(d) Max says he is disappointed that he wasn't invited.

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

15. After the conversation with Ruth in which he asks her to go home with him, what does Teddy do?
(a) He goes upstairs to pack.
(b) He goes to look for his father.
(c) He slaps her before going into the kitchen.
(d) He goes out the front door.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Max realizes that Teddy and Ruth are not going to be thrown out of his house, what does Max do?

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

3. In his long speech, what does Tedd say he won't do?

4. What is the nature of the family business?

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

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