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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 setting of the sun and the emergence of the stars
(c) The relationship between the movement of her leg and the movement of her underwear
(d) The love of a boy for his horse

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

3. After questioning Teddy , what does Max say about Ruth?
(a) She is a good cook.
(b) She is lucky Teddy married her.
(c) She is a woman of feeling.
(d) She should leave.

4. What does Sam do when Max collapses after verbally abusing Ruth?
(a) Sam yells at Joey.
(b) Sam goes to help Max.
(c) Sam picks up the broken dishes.
(d) Sam goes out the door.

5. 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 to take Ruth out of the house.
(c) Max asks Teddy to give the family some money.
(d) Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father.

6. When Teddy and Ruth are left alone in the living room, how does he try to convince her to go home with him?
(a) He tells her he wants to leave.
(b) He reminds her about her sons.
(c) He tells her that she could get her old job back.
(d) He says she is making a poor impression on his family.

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

8. According to Max, when his father was dying, what did he tell Max to do?
(a) He told Max to take care of his brothers.
(b) He told Max not to let Sam get away with anything.
(c) He told Max to sell the house.
(d) He told Max where to find money he had hidden.

9. 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 tells him to invite someone else.
(b) Joey agrees to go.
(c) Joey still refuses.
(d) Joey ignores Max.

10. After lunch, Max abruptly turns his attention from reminiscing to Sam. Who does he compare Sam to?
(a) MacGregor
(b) Teddy
(c) A famous boxer
(d) Himself (Max)

11. What is Sam doing in the kitchen during Max's and Joey's discussion about going out together?
(a) Sam is talking to Lenny.
(b) Sam is repairing the radio.
(c) Sam is washing the dishes.
(d) Sam is chopping carrots.

12. When Ruth says she was different before she and Teddy were married, what does Teddy say.?
(a) Teddy says Ruth has become more affectionate since their wedding.
(b) Teddy says Ruth was too quiet before their marriage.
(c) Teddy says Ruth has become more patient since their wedding.
(d) Teddy says Ruth is exactly the same.

13. After he reminisces, what does Max ask Sam?
(a) Max asks Sam when he's going to work.
(b) Max asks Sam to give him a few bucks.
(c) Max asks Sam to stop whistling.
(d) Max asks Sam to wash the breakfast dishes.

14. Which two characters have been out working when the play begins but come home before Ruth and Teddy arrive?
(a) Lenny and Sam
(b) Joey and Sam
(c) Max and Sam
(d) Joey and Max

15. In his long speech, what does Teddy call the members of his family?
(a) Drunkards
(b) Boors
(c) Animals
(d) Objects

Short Answer Questions

1. When Max sees Ruth for the first time, what does he ask Teddy?

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

3. After Max recovers from his collapse, what does he ask Ruth?

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

5. After she has gotten up off the floor, what does Ruth ask Teddy?

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