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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What two unions have failed at past strikes?
(a) Dock and auto workers.
(b) Textile and steel.
(c) Textile and taxi drivers.
(d) Teamsters and canners.

3. What motivates the Gunman to move from his original position to center stage?
(a) A character moves to the front to speak.
(b) Someone gets into a shoving match with Fatt.
(c) He is told to quiet the crowd.
(d) He is checking the agenda located on the table.

4. Why is a character called a "red?"
(a) He wears a red tie to the meeting.
(b) He disagrees with the union workers.
(c) His face is red with anger.
(d) He disagrees with the union representative.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Fatt described?

2. What source is suggested as proof to backup Fatt's claims?

3. Who does Joe call a Wop?

4. Why do the characters assemble in the first scene?

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

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