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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 go into the kitchen together.
(b) They look at photos together.
(c) They slow dance and kiss.
(d) They light a fire in the fireplace.

3. How many women appear onstage in the play?
(a) Two
(b) None
(c) Three
(d) One

4. On the morning after Teddy and Ruth's arrival, just before Max invites Joey to go out with him for the afternoon, what does Max complain about?
(a) Max complains about the noise last night.
(b) Max says he is not feeling well.
(c) Max complains that he is the only one bringing in any money.
(d) Max says he hates every room in the house.

5. To whom does Max compare Sam?
(a) Himself (Max)
(b) Lenny
(c) MacGregor
(d) Joey

6. When Lenny re-enters the room after Teddy and Ruth have had their private discussion, what kind of small talk does Ruth engage in with Lenny?
(a) She talks about a certain kind of shoe she is fond of.
(b) She talks about how the weather is changing.
(c) She talks about an article she read in the paper.
(d) She talks about how the living room is decorated.

7. 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

8. When Max sees Ruth for the first time, what does he ask Teddy?
(a) Max asks who gave him permission to bring a tart into the house.
(b) Max asks how long he is planning to stay.
(c) Max asks where Teddy is living.
(d) Max asks if Teddy has a job.

9. What two characters are up early the next morning at the opening of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Teddy and Ruth
(b) Joey and Max
(c) Lenny and Joey
(d) Sam and Joey

10. When Max and Joey leave after the conversation between Lenny and Ruth, who goes with them?
(a) Lenny
(b) Sam
(c) Jessie
(d) MacGregor

11. In his long speech, what does Teddy say about his family's intelligence level?
(a) They are unintelligent.
(b) They are bright but uneducated.
(c) They misunderstand everything.
(d) They don't have the capacity to understand his writing.

12. What kind of response does Max get from the family to his question about the surprising appearance of his son and a woman Max does not know, suddenly standing in his living room?
(a) No one says anything.
(b) Everyone starts talking at once.
(c) Lenny apologizes.
(d) Joey leaves.

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

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

15. What does Sam do before he leaves for work after lunch?
(a) Sam washes the breakfast dishes.
(b) Sam shakes Ruth's hand.
(c) Sam tells Teddy a secret.
(d) Sam tries to get Max to apologize.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sam say was a hard worker and a fast learner?

3. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?

4. After Lenny mocks Teddy's inability to answer his question, what subject does the conversation change to?

5. As the men compliment Ruth after lunch, what is Max reminiscing about?

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