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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?
(a) So the workers can have extra money for vacations.
(b) He doesn't. He believes striking is for losers.
(c) Because it makes the bosses look bad.
(d) The workers are supporting the company rather than the family.

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

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

4. What source is suggested as proof to backup Fatt's claims?
(a) The radio.
(b) Sports Illustrated.
(c) Union mazagine.
(d) The newspapers.

5. What is Joe paying his dues to?
(a) A Masonic order.
(b) The Rotary Club.
(c) The country club.
(d) A union.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a main character complain that the talk of Lefty has turned the meeting into?

2. Who is Lefty?

3. What color is the hair of Joe and Edna's children?

4. What does Joe bring home from the war?

5. Which of Joe and Edna's bills needs to be paid right away?

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