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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 play a game of cards.
(b) To talk about a strike.
(c) To listen to sports on radio.
(d) To eat dinner at a restaurant.

2. What do the workers demand from the union leader?
(a) To let each person speak.
(b) To say a prayer before starting.
(c) To hear from the committee.
(d) To wait for Lefty.

3. What is one thing Fatt accuses "reds" of doing?
(a) Spying on workers.
(b) Supporting bosses against workers.
(c) Turning women into Christians.
(d) Turning women into prostitutes.

4. Why doesn't Edna want Joe to wake the children?
(a) They want some private time to themselves.
(b) They are going out for the evening.
(c) Because the children will realize they haven't eaten supper.
(d) They might disturb the game on the radio.

5. Which of Joe and Edna's bills needs to be paid right away?
(a) The light bill.
(b) The heat bill.
(c) Furniture installment.
(d) Rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character to speak in the play?

2. How does Joe feel about being the man of the house?

3. How is Fatt described?

4. What does Joe do to quiet the men?

5. What does Edna threaten to do if Joe does not change his behavior?

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