View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the professions of the two main characters?
(a) Dental assistant and manager.
(b) Doctor and hospital administrator.
(c) Cab driver and union leader.
(d) Lab assistant and industrialist.

2. Why is the research in Laboratory A so important at the time of the play?
(a) It saves lives from disease.
(b) It is just regular research and not that important.
(c) It protects soldiers fighting in the current war.
(d) It prepares the United States for future wars.

3. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?
(a) His wife.
(b) Lefty.
(c) Sol Feinberg.
(d) Miller.

4. What does Edna say Joe's boss is giving the kids?
(a) Stress and anxiety.
(b) A new pair of shoes.
(c) Toys.
(d) Rickets.

5. What does Edna imply that her current financial situation is causing to happen to her?
(a) Missing her favorite movie.
(b) Losing weight.
(c) Putting wrinkles on her face.
(d) Crying every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the smoker and drinker in Scene 3?

2. How is Miller treated at the beginning of the meeting?

3. Who is Lefty?

4. How much do Joe and Edna pay for rent?

5. What foods does Edna identify as being very important for maintaining the kids' health?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 260 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample