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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 Joey call Ruth when he sees her with Lenny in Part IV?

2. How many children do Ruth and Teddy have?

3. Where does Teddy ask Ruth if she would like to go in Part IV?

4. What does Max say Sam never did, in ridicule?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Max call Ruth when he first meets her?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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.

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