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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ruth reveals to Lenny that she was born where?
(a) In France
(b) In America
(c) Nearby
(d) In Australia

3. Who does Sam say was a hard worker and a fast learner?
(a) Joey
(b) Jessie
(c) Himself (Max)
(d) MacGregor

4. What does Max say about whether or not he followed his father's wishes?
(a) Max said he decided it wasn't his responsibility.
(b) Max said he left home.
(c) Max said he resented what his father asked him.
(d) Max said he did what his father asked.

5. 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 tells him to invite someone else.
(c) Joey ignores Max.
(d) Joey still refuses.

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

7. In reminiscing after lunch, what does Max refer to Jessie as?
(a) A tigress
(b) A tart
(c) A "slutbitch of a wife"
(d) An angel

8. When Max realizes that Teddy and Ruth are not going to be thrown out of his house, what does Max do?
(a) Max hits Joey.
(b) Max throws a dish at the wall.
(c) Max tries to throw Ruth out the door.
(d) Max yells at Teddy.

9. On the morning after Teddy and Ruth's arrival, what does Max invite Joey to do in the afternoon?
(a) Go to a football game.
(b) Go to a movie.
(c) Drive to the ocean.
(d) Go to the horse races.

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

11. 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 says she is making a poor impression on his family.
(c) He talks about taking a new trip.
(d) He reminds her about her sons.

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

13. What is the nature of the family business?
(a) Printer
(b) Mechanic
(c) Butcher
(d) Plumber

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

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

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. After Sam, Lenny, Max, and Teddy have finished lunch and are smoking cigars, on what are they complimenting Ruth?

3. What two characters are up early the next morning at the opening of Act I, Scene 3?

4. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?

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

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