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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. 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?

2. When trying to convince her to go home with him, what does Teddy remind Ruth of?

3. After his collapse, Max talks with Ruth about her children and then asks Teddy to do what?

4. What do Sam, Teddy. Joey, and Lenny do after Max physically abuses Sam?

5. After she has gotten up off the floor, what does Ruth ask Teddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What word does Teddy used to describe the members of his family?

2. What does Teddy tell Max about his family life with Ruth?

3. What does Joey do in his uncle's defense when Max criticizes Sam?

4. What is Ruth's response to Teddy's urging her to pack up and go home with him?

5. What does Max tell Teddy about Teddy and Ruth's wedding?

6. What violent action does Max take against Sam?

7. In what ways does Max compare his father with Sam?

8. As Act Two opens, what positive and negative comments does Max make about his late wife?

9. What comparison does Ruth make when referring to the relationship between words and actions?

10. Describe Max's initial reaction to Ruth.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Teddy wants his family's respect, however, he fails to stand up for himself as a husband. What explanation can be given for the way he simply stands by and lets Ruth be convinced to stay with his family? What, if anything, does Teddy do to try to get Ruth to leave with him? What does this say about Teddy and Ruth's relationship? What does it say about their character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the occupations of Max, Sam, Teddy, and Joey. Explain why the playwright might have chosen those particular occupations.

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