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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joe feel about being the man of the house?
(a) He likes making the important decisions.
(b) He does not believe women can think for themselves.
(c) He wishes he could be a kid again.
(d) That's just the way it is.

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

3. What does Edna mean when she says, "Everything was gonna be so ducky!"?
(a) She and Joe would have a good life.
(b) She would serve duck for dinner.
(c) She and Joe might have some rough times.
(d) The movie was expected to get an A+ review.

4. Which character is accused of taking a "run-out powder?"
(a) Miller.
(b) Joe.
(c) Fatt.
(d) Lefty.

5. What does Fayette believe is the advantage of keeping certain employees drunk?
(a) Keeps them out of mischief.
(b) They are easier to justify firing.
(c) You can cheat them out of wages.
(d) They work harder drunk than sober.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna fear will happen to the kids' bodies if they don't eat better?

2. Who are the two Hollywood stars imitated by the buying public?

3. What does Joe mean when he says, "I rode the wheels off the chariot."?

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

5. What is the last action in Scene 3?

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