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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the characters assemble in the first scene?
(a) To listen to sports on radio.
(b) To eat dinner at a restaurant.
(c) To talk about a strike.
(d) To play a game of cards.

2. What does it mean to "take a run-out powder?"
(a) Not show up as promised.
(b) Take medicine for an upset stomach.
(c) Take a quick trip somewhere.
(d) Not leave when asked.

3. What does Joe call Edna after she says that he is "crawling like a worm?"
(a) A red.
(b) A nag.
(c) A tramp.
(d) An ungrateful shrew.

4. Who is the first character to speak in the play?
(a) Fatt.
(b) Joe.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Lefty.

5. What does Fatt do to send the Gunman back to his original position?
(a) He asks the workers to sit down.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He tells the Gunman to let the character speak.
(d) He waves his hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joe call a Wop?

2. How do workers become committee members?

3. What is the relationship between Joe and Edna?

4. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?

5. What is one thing Fatt accuses "reds" of doing?

(see the answer key)

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