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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor do Benjamin and Dr. Barnes use to describe Benjamin's experiences with anti-Semitism?
(a) Malignant disease.
(b) Vigorous exercise.
(c) Stormy weather.
(d) Earthquake.

2. From what location does the Voice challenge Clayton?
(a) From the stage next to speaker.
(b) From his chair in the audience.
(c) On his way out the door.
(d) From the stage next to Fatt.

3. Why is the hack judged so harshly by his girl's family?
(a) He is arrogant.
(b) He barely makes a living.
(c) He has been mean to his girl in the past.
(d) He does not act like a man.

4. How does the girl feel about the hack?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She puts up with him because her mom likes him.
(c) She is always angry with him.
(d) He is okay but not all that wonderful.

5. What does Sid do while thinking about Florence before he sees her?
(a) He fixes a flat tire.
(b) He gets a ticket for running a red light.
(c) He stops and buys her an engagement ring.
(d) He runs into a beer truck.

6. Why is Benjamin surprised by the board's discriminatory firing?
(a) Rich Gentiles have accepted him in the past.
(b) He thought Barnes would protect him.
(c) He has gotten only excellent reviews in the past.
(d) Fellow Jews sit on the board.

7. What is Dr. Barnes' complaint about modern medicine?
(a) The good old medical techniques aren't used anymore.
(b) No one can afford the new-fangled techniques.
(c) Medicine is run by the rich instead of doctors.
(d) Doctors do not care enough about the patients.

8. What are the three things Florence says she wants from life?
(a) Romance, love, babies.
(b) Love, car, good job.
(c) Romance, dancing, husband.
(d) A good job, husband, babies.

9. How does the hack feel about his girl?
(a) He is confused about her.
(b) He is stuck on her.
(c) He is excited about their future together.
(d) She is a way to pass the time.

10. What makes Clayton notorious?
(a) His father was a famous union organizer.
(b) He has a mean streak.
(c) He has busted unions in several industries.
(d) He was a Gunman for Fatt.

11. What does Irv forbid Florence to do?
(a) Spend money.
(b) Talk to Sid.
(c) Work late.
(d) Get married.

12. How does Clayton exit the meeting?
(a) Shakes hands with workers on the way out.
(b) Rushes out for the next meeting.
(c) Walks out slowly while talking to workers.
(d) Rushes out to avoid an attack from workers.

13. How does Fatt try to quiet the Voice?
(a) Held up his hand.
(b) Challenges his right to speak.
(c) Bangs his gavel.
(d) Tells Gunman to stop him.

14. Why is Dr. Leeds untouchable?
(a) He is the best surgeon on staff.
(b) He has a rare contagious disease.
(c) His uncle is a senator.
(d) He is married to the board chairman's daughter.

15. What factors limit Dr. Barnes' employment options?
(a) Work ethic and alcoholism.
(b) Age and ethnicity.
(c) His age and invalid daughter.
(d) Indebtedness and medical competence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor for time does Clayton use to discourage a strike?

2. In what year does Scene 4 occur?

3. How does Fatt plan to convince the workers that strikes don't work?

4. Who initiates the meeting between Dr. Barnes and Benjamin?

5. What is the state of health of Florence's mother?

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