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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joe accuse of racketeering?
(a) Fatt.
(b) Miller.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Lefty.

2. What do the workers demand from the union leader?
(a) To hear from the committee.
(b) To let each person speak.
(c) To wait for Lefty.
(d) To say a prayer before starting.

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

4. What two unions have failed at past strikes?
(a) Dock and auto workers.
(b) Textile and steel.
(c) Textile and taxi drivers.
(d) Teamsters and canners.

5. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?
(a) To bring food.
(b) To keep score for the game.
(c) To maintain order.
(d) To get the minutes approved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna think she is turning into?

2. What does Joe initially think about strikes?

3. How does Odets foreshadow some of the main characters in the play?

4. How is Fatt described?

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

(see the answer key)

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