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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Tracey sees Oscar's flyer advertising employment at Olstead's, in what location does she see more of the same fliers?
(a) At the union office.
(b) At the gas station.
(c) At the unemployment office.
(d) At the library.

2. What nationality is Tracey's grandfather?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Finnish.

3. What does Chris say bothers him the most about the tool he uses in his job at Olstead's?
(a) The maintenance expenses.
(b) The weight.
(c) The vibrations.
(d) The noise.

4. What is the name of the owner of the bar that acts as a main setting within the play?
(a) Chris.
(b) Brucie.
(c) Howard.
(d) Stan.

5. At what age does Jason say he plans to retire from Olstead's?
(a) 60.
(b) 55.
(c) 70.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward whom does Stan repeatedly make unrequited romantic advances?

2. In what decade of life is Brucie in the year 2000?

3. For how many years have Chris and Jason been imprisoned by the later of the two eras depicted in the play?

4. In what year does Brucie say his father had picked his last bale of cotton?

5. Who is celebrating a birthday in the bar when Cynthia arrives late and apologizes?

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