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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 tries to throw Ruth out the door.
(c) Max throws a dish at the wall.
(d) Max yells at Teddy.

4. What happens to the person who tries to help Joey after Max has hit him in the stomach?
(a) Max hits him on the head with his cane.
(b) Max tells him to get out
(c) He trips over the broken clock.
(d) He is congratulated by the other family members.

5. After Max recovers from his collapse, what does he ask Ruth?
(a) Max asks Ruth if she plans to leave soon.
(b) Max asks Ruth why she got involved with Teddy.
(c) Max asks Ruth if she is a mother.
(d) Max asks Ruth to get him an ice bag.

6. 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

7. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?
(a) He says she is making a poor impression on his family.
(b) He reminds her about her sons.
(c) He talks about taking a new trip.
(d) He tells her about his childhood.

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

9. 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) Lenny apologizes.
(b) Joey leaves.
(c) Everyone starts talking at once.
(d) No one says anything.

10. What is the relationship between the two characters who are up early at the beginning of Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Uncle and Nephew
(b) Husband and wife
(c) Father and Son
(d) Brothers

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Teddy comes downstairs after his father and brothers have come home from the gym, what does Max ask him?

2. What is Sam doing in the kitchen during Max's and Joey's discussion about going out together?

3. In reminiscing after lunch, what does Max refer to Jessie as?

4. When Joey, Max, and Lenny return home from the gym on the afternoon of the second day, what does Joey do?

5. How many children does Ruth have?

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