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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth want to do by herself shortly after she and Teddy arrive at the family home?
(a) Ruth wants to eat something.
(b) Ruth wants to change her clothes.
(c) Ruth wants to take a nap.
(d) Ruth wants to take a walk.

2. When Lenny gets flustered, what does Ruth do?
(a) Ruth sits on Lenny's lap.
(b) Ruth apologizes.
(c) Ruth laughs.
(d) Ruth pats Lenny on the head.

3. Aside from Teddy's education, why does Lenny say he envies Teddy?
(a) The family favors Teddy.
(b) Teddy is rich.
(c) The girls have always liked Teddy.
(d) Teddy is sensitive.

4. Abandoning his search for the scissors, Max lights a cigarette he has gotten from where?
(a) From the ashtray
(b) From Lenny's jacket
(c) From the desk
(d) From his pocket

5. What did Lenny tell Ruth he had been asked to help an old woman with?
(a) A dresser she needed moved
(b) Finding her cat
(c) Getting to the doctor
(d) An old-fashioned washing machine

Short Answer Questions

1. After she finishes her water, where does Ruth go?

2. Which character has been on stage all through the first scene of the play?

3. How long ago did Teddy move out of the family home?

4. What complaint does Max have about his sons?

5. How is Joey related to Max?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Max comes downstairs complaining of noise, what kind of an explanation does Lenny give?

2. Why does Lenny say he is angry at Ruth for calling him by his full name, Leonard?

3. How does Max respond to Lenny's question about his conception?

4. During the argument over the glass of water, what does Ruth dare Lenny to do?

5. What evidence do we have that Max dominates his brother Sam, as well as his own sons?

6. Just after they arrive at the house, what does Teddy reassure Ruth about?

7. Lenny says he envies Teddy for what reasons?

8. Max threatens violence toward his son Lenny at different points in the play; give one example.

9. What story Lenny tells Ruth after he has asked to hold her hand?

10. What conflicting information does Max give about MacGregor (his father)?

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