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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. What does Max say he once thought presented a good business opportunity for him?

2. What does Max tell Ruth and Teddy he bestows on them?

3. What does Lenny tell Ruth he is very fond of?

4. What does Ruth say she has trouble finding in America?

5. What very personal question does Lenny ask Max in Part III?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruth get the better of Lenny in Part III?

2. What does Max tell Sam their father told Max just before he died?

3. What does Lenny do that is somewhat shocking when he dances with Ruth?

4. What does Ruth call Lenny that puts him suddenly and completely on edge?

5. Who does Max feel he has supported for a long time?

6. In Part III, what does Max invite his sons to do with him?

7. What does Ruth tell Lenny she once worked as?

8. What does Ruth tell Teddy's family about when they first met?

9. How does Lenny speak to Teddy about Teddy's work in Part IV?

10. What does Joey do with Ruth in Part IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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