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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. Why does Teddy tell Ruth they have to get up early?

2. What does Max tell Sam he will do when Sam cannot pay his way in the house?

3. Who does Ruth tell Lenny she is?

4. Who is Max's brother?

5. What does Ruth say she wants to do almost immediately after getting to Max's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sam particularly proud of?

2. How does Sam speak of Jessie?

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

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

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

6. What story does Lenny tell to Ruth in Part I that is jarring?

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

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

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

10. How does Max speak about his late wife Jessie in Part I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Pinter intends to communicate to the reader about Teddy's character through his reactions to his family's outrageous treatment of Ruth throughout the play? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the inconsistencies in the way Max speaks about his late wife, Jessie, exploring what you think Pinter's intention is in these contradictions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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