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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. Where does Lenny say the sheets for Teddy are?

2. What does Max's brother tell Max he used to buy for Max's dead wife?

3. How does Teddy describe his family to Ruth?

4. What does Joey want to do for his dream job?

5. Who does Ruth tell Lenny she is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lenny tell Ruth he has been having trouble with?

2. How does Teddy describe his family to Ruth before she meets them?

3. What does Lenny sarcastically say to Max in Part I?

4. What is Teddy's demeanor towards Ruth when they arrive at Max's?

5. How does Lenny treat Ruth when he first meets her?

6. What does Lenny particularly ridicule about Max in Part I?

7. What is Joey's dream?

8. How does Sam speak of Jessie?

9. What is Sam particularly proud of?

10. What is Max's memory of his times with his friend Mac?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Pinter treat the topic of jealousy throughout this work, and which characters and interactions does he use to explore this theme? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the language and tone Pinter uses in his dialogue throughout this play, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think Pinter is communicating to the reader through Max's breakdown at the very end of the play, and his anguish over the thought of being perceived as old? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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