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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe call Edna after she says that he is "crawling like a worm?"
(a) A nag.
(b) An ungrateful shrew.
(c) A tramp.
(d) A red.

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

3. How is Miller treated at the beginning of the meeting?
(a) He is told he is under investigation.
(b) He is chastised.
(c) He is given compliments.
(d) He is offered lunch.

4. What does Edna think about strikes?
(a) Strikes are too risky.
(b) Strikes do not work.
(c) She's not sure.
(d) Strikes can work.

5. What does it mean to "take a run-out powder?"
(a) Not leave when asked.
(b) Take medicine for an upset stomach.
(c) Take a quick trip somewhere.
(d) Not show up as promised.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?

3. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?

4. What is the setting of Scene 3?

5. To whom is the first character speaking?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Edna's opinion about striking differ from Joe's opinion and why?

2. How has Sid's economic situation affected his self-esteem?

3. What contributes to Dr. Barnes' deep anger about rich men taking away his power to influence medical care? How does he express it?

4. What does Sid think will happen if he and Florence marry?

5. How does Scene 6 foreshadow what will happen to Benjamin?

6. What is the benefit of having a speaker with experience with a strike talk to the workers?

7. Is Fayette's decision to fire Miller for refusing to spy on his supervisor morally right or wrong?

8. Besides going to bed hungry, how else are the children affected by Joe and Edna's financial situation?

9. How do you think Irv feels as a result of his behavior toward Florence?

10. Why is Dr. Barnes angry?

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