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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agate say he couldn't wear his union button that day?
(a) The button burned a hole in his suit jacket.
(b) The button was on fire and caused a stink.
(c) The button wouldn't stay closed on his new suit.
(d) The button was too hot to handle.

2. Who are the hack and his girl?
(a) Sid and Florence.
(b) Irv and Florence.
(c) Joe and Edna.
(d) Irv and Edna.

3. What symbolic act does Benjamin perform at the end of his meeting with Dr. Barnes?
(a) He removes his lab coat.
(b) A raised clenched fist.
(c) A Communist salute.
(d) A handshake.

4. Why might Dr. Barnes feel guilty about the situation?
(a) He has been too drunk to notice.
(b) He is prone to guilty feelings.
(c) He knows it is not fair to Benjamin.
(d) He agrees with the board.

5. What upsets Benjamin most about the hospital's politics?
(a) Leed's political connections.
(b) Treating poor people differently.
(c) The way he is insulted.
(d) Dr. Barnes' lack of support.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Irv forbid Florence to do?

3. What is delaying Lefty from attending the meeting?

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

5. What does Joe tell Edna he had for lunch when he gets home from work?

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