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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Max asks Teddy if he wants to cuddle and kiss his father, what does Max tell the rest of the family about Teddy?
2. When Teddy comes downstairs while Ruth and Lenny are talking together, what does Lenny do?
3. When Ruth says she was different before she and Teddy were married, what does Teddy say.?
4. How many women appear onstage in the play?
5. What does Max do to Sam when Sam tries to help Max after he collapses?
Short Essay Questions
1. What argument do Max and Joey have at the beginning of the Act 1, Scene 3?
2. For what does Max criticize Sam when Sam is in the kitchen?
3. What does Joey do in his uncle's defense when Max criticizes Sam?
4. What does Teddy tell Max about his family life with Ruth?
5. In what ways does Max compare his father with Sam?
6. Describe Max's initial reaction to Ruth.
7. What violent action does Max take against Sam?
8. What word does Teddy used to describe the members of his family?
9. According to Teddy, how is Ruth different since their marriage?
10. What comparison does Ruth make when referring to the relationship between words and actions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the ending of the play in terms of what it means for Max, for Ruth, and for the future of each of the characters in the play.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the relationship between Teddy and Ruth. Explain what evidence exists which shows care and concern on the part of either or both characters. Discuss the conflicts evident in their marriage and the consequence of those conflicts.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the shocking information Sam reveals near the end of the play and explain the implications of what he tells the family. Explain what evidence there is in the play that Max may have already known this information.
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