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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lefty?
(a) A spy for the union.
(b) Chairman of the workers committee.
(c) A left-handed worker.
(d) The best card player in the poker game.

2. Why is a character called a "red?"
(a) He disagrees with the union representative.
(b) He wears a red tie to the meeting.
(c) He disagrees with the union workers.
(d) His face is red with anger.

3. How do workers become committee members?
(a) There are no committee members, just workers.
(b) They volunteer for a term.
(c) They are elected by the workers.
(d) They are appointed by the union bosses.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Edna want Joe to wake the children?

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

3. Who is the president as named in this scene?

4. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?

5. What is Joe paying his dues to?

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