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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the hackers need to do to be successful?
(a) Stand up like men and fight for their families.
(b) Send the Gunman out of the meeting hall.
(c) Meet behind closed doors and make a plan.
(d) Pay off the union leaders.

2. What does a main character complain that the talk of Lefty has turned the meeting into?
(a) A church mass.
(b) A circus.
(c) A brawl.
(d) A pep rally.

3. 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.

4. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?
(a) Slackers don't work hard enough to win.
(b) Strikes fail because they are dishonorable.
(c) One person can't win against the union.
(d) Strikers usually accept that a strike isn't needed.

5. What is Joe's plan before going to the workers meeting?
(a) Talk to the old boyfriend.
(b) Meet privately with Fatt.
(c) Talk to Lefty.
(d) Eat dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Joe and Edna's daughter Emmy need before going to school the next day?

3. What foods does Edna identify as being very important for maintaining the kids' health?

4. What does Edna imply that her current financial situation is causing to happen to her?

5. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?

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