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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In his long speech, what does Teddy call the members of his family?
(a) Boors
(b) Objects
(c) Animals
(d) Drunkards
2. Just after Teddy comes downstairs on the afternoon of their second day at the house, what do Lenny and Ruth do as Teddy watches?
(a) They slow dance and kiss.
(b) They look at photos together.
(c) They light a fire in the fireplace.
(d) They go into the kitchen together.
3. Which of the following characters has been discussed but has never appeared on stage?
(a) Jessie
(b) Joey
(c) Sam
(d) Lenny
4. After Sam, Lenny, Max, and Teddy have finished lunch and are smoking cigars, on what are they complimenting Ruth?
(a) Her figure
(b) Her clothes
(c) Her intelligence
(d) Her cooking
5. When Max hits Joey in the stomach because Joey doesn't obey him, who moves to help Joey?
(a) Ruth
(b) Sam
(c) Lenny
(d) Teddy
6. To whom does Max compare Sam?
(a) MacGregor
(b) Lenny
(c) Himself (Max)
(d) Joey
7. What comparison does Ruth use in her discussion with Lenny after Teddy has been mocked by Lenny?
(a) The seeds in a pod and the growth of a tree
(b) The relationship between the movement of her leg and the movement of her underwear
(c) The love of a boy for his horse
(d) the setting of the sun and the emergence of the stars
8. 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 Ruth is his wife.
(c) Teddy tells Max that he lives in New York.
(d) Teddy tells Max that Ruth is his girlfriend.
9. After lunch, Max abruptly turns his attention from reminiscing to Sam. Who does he compare Sam to?
(a) A famous boxer
(b) MacGregor
(c) Teddy
(d) Himself (Max)
10. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?
(a) He tells her about his childhood.
(b) He talks about taking a new trip.
(c) He says she is making a poor impression on his family.
(d) He reminds her about her sons.
11. What does Ruth say Teddy was nervous about before they came to the family home for this visit?
(a) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about seeing his family.
(b) Ruth says Teddy was nervous that Max wouldn't like her.
(c) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about the money they spent on the trip.
(d) Ruth says Teddy was nervous about traveling.
12. 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 shows her his watch.
(c) He pours her a drink.
(d) He lies on top of Ruth.
13. 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 agrees to go.
(b) Joey still refuses.
(c) Joey ignores Max.
(d) Joey tells him to invite someone else.
14. After Ruth falls onto the floor, what does she ask for?
(a) Some understanding
(b) An ice pack
(c) Something to eat and drink
(d) Help getting up
15. After the conversation with Ruth in which he asks her to go home with him, what does Teddy do?
(a) He slaps her before going into the kitchen.
(b) He goes upstairs to pack.
(c) He goes out the front door.
(d) He goes to look for his father.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Sam do before he leaves for work after lunch?
2. According to Max, what made Sam a bad son?
3. When Sam comes in from the kitchen, what does Max accuse Sam of doing?
4. In reminiscing after lunch, what does Max refer to Jessie as?
5. After Ruth tells Lenny where she was born, where does Max tell Joey he needs to go?
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