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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What influential character is talked about but does not appear in Scene 3 or Scene 4?
(a) The mother.
(b) Uncle Sam.
(c) The brother.
(d) A spouse.

2. What are the three things Florence does for the family?
(a) Care for mother, wash, clean the house.
(b) Cook, wash clothes, iron pants.
(c) Care for mother, cook, iron shirts.
(d) Shop, clean the bathroom, care for Irv.

3. Why is Benjamin upset when he first arrives at Dr. Barnes' office?
(a) He does not want to do the assigned operation.
(b) Dr. Barnes stopped him from going on vacation.
(c) The board turned down his raise.
(d) He has been replaced in surgery by an incompetent doctor.

4. Who initially insists that the action of many can accomplish what one cannot?
(a) Fatt.
(b) Miller.
(c) Edna.
(d) Dr. Barnes.

5. What factors limit Dr. Barnes' employment options?
(a) His age and invalid daughter.
(b) Work ethic and alcoholism.
(c) Indebtedness and medical competence.
(d) Age and ethnicity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Barnes' complaint about modern medicine?

2. Why might Dr. Barnes feel guilty about the situation?

3. What "complications" result in Benjamin's firing?

4. Why is Dr. Barnes upset at the beginning of Scene 6?

5. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?

(see the answer key)

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