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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the workers not want to listen to Clayton?
(a) He doesn't seem to know much about strikes.
(b) The workers want to hear someone else speak.
(c) The workers are ready to go home.
(d) He is brought before them by Fatt.

2. Who does Fatt ask to stop the talkative Voice?
(a) Gunman.
(b) No one. He let him talk.
(c) His supporters in the audience.
(d) Committee members.

3. Where does Benjamin think about practicing socialized medicine?
(a) China.
(b) Germany.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Russia.

4. What factors limit Dr. Barnes' employment options?
(a) Age and ethnicity.
(b) His age and invalid daughter.
(c) Work ethic and alcoholism.
(d) Indebtedness and medical competence.

5. What is the financial status of the patient under discussion?
(a) She belongs to one of the richest families.
(b) She is middle class.
(c) Her insurance will not pay for everything.
(d) She is a charity case.

6. How does Dr. Barnes feel about the way the board treats Benjamin?
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Nonchalant.
(c) Angry.
(d) Surprised.

7. What is Fatt's reaction to the Voice's accusation?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Anger.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Acceptance.

8. Where do Florence and Sid get the scene they act out?
(a) A high school play.
(b) A radio program.
(c) The dialogue in a book.
(d) From the movies.

9. What is Clayton accused of doing?
(a) Spying.
(b) Organizing workers.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Bribery.

10. How does Benjamin's unexpected job loss affect his understanding of the world?
(a) He realizes he has a responsibility to change the world.
(b) His understanding remains unchanged.
(c) It is just another bad day for him.
(d) He understands he is powerless to change the world.

11. What makes the speaker different from other workers?
(a) He participated in the Philadelphia strike.
(b) He worked in Pittsburgh.
(c) He used to have Lefty's position.
(d) His family is from Philadelphia.

12. How does the hack feel about his girl?
(a) She is a way to pass the time.
(b) He is excited about their future together.
(c) He is stuck on her.
(d) He is confused about her.

13. How does Fatt try to quiet the Voice?
(a) Held up his hand.
(b) Challenges his right to speak.
(c) Bangs his gavel.
(d) Tells Gunman to stop him.

14. Why does Benjamin feel that he will not be affected by the ward closing?
(a) He is too good to let go.
(b) He has had seniority for a while.
(c) He was promised a permanent contract.
(d) He was recently promoted to the senior position

15. What does the hack do for a living?
(a) Drives a taxi cab.
(b) Performs surgery on animals.
(c) Works as a butcher.
(d) Makes furniture out of wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 5, what does Fatt suggest the workers do instead of complain?

2. What is Dr. Barnes' complaint about modern medicine?

3. What "complications" result in Benjamin's firing?

4. Who are the main characters in Scene 6?

5. What animal does Sid compare himself to?

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