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Waiting for Lefty Quiz

Clifford Odets
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Waiting for Lefty Quiz

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1)

What are the professions of the two main characters? (from Scene 3)

Cab driver and union leader.
Lab assistant and industrialist.
Dental assistant and manager.
Doctor and hospital administrator.
2)

Why might workers become nudists? (from Scene 7)

Some go to nude beaches for vacation.
They can't afford to even buy a shirt.
It is a good way to save money.
It is liberating not to wear clothes.
3)

How much of a raise is Miller initially offered? (from Scene 3)

Twelve dollars a year.
Twenty dollars a month.
Five dollars a month.
Two dollars a day.
4)

What is Fayette's attitude toward unskilled workers? (from Scene 3)

Intimidating.
Derogatory.
Fair.
Sympathetic.
5)

What makes Miller especially vulnerable to exploitation? (from Scene 3)

He is a foreigner.
He is too agreeable.
He does not write well.
He earned his degree in a foreign country.
6)

What does Irv forbid Florence to do? (from Scene 4)

Work late.
Get married.
Spend money.
Talk to Sid.
7)

What does Agate say the "red" salute becomes for disgruntled workers? (from Scene 7)

An affirmation of Communist membership.
A slap in the face.
An upper cut to the chin.
A symbol of protest.
8)

Who commands the workers to "let freedom ring?" (from Scene 7)

Joe.
Agate.
Benjamin.
Fatt.
9)

What are the three things Florence does for the family? (from Scene 4)

Care for mother, wash, clean the house.
Care for mother, cook, iron shirts.
Shop, clean the bathroom, care for Irv.
Cook, wash clothes, iron pants.
10)

Why is the boss meeting with Miller? (from Scene 3)

To tell him about his new job.
To get dirt on other employees.
To fire him.
To have lunch because they are friends.
11)

Why is Benjamin upset when he first arrives at Dr. Barnes' office? (from Scene 6)

He has been replaced in surgery by an incompetent doctor.
Dr. Barnes stopped him from going on vacation.
He does not want to do the assigned operation.
The board turned down his raise.
12)

What is one of the rewards Sam can expect for fighting in the war? (from Scene 4)

He can work wherever he wants.
He becomes a hero.
He gets to play basketball.
Girls will think he's special.
13)

In Scene 3, what changes the employee's mind about the new work assignment? (from Scene 3)

Making chemical weapons.
He doesn't think he can make a difference.
The boss asks him to spy on his supervisor.
Writing weekly reports on his research.
14)

What symbolic act does Benjamin perform at the end of his meeting with Dr. Barnes? (from Scene 6)

A handshake.
He removes his lab coat.
A raised clenched fist.
A Communist salute.
15)

How is Miller treated at the beginning of the meeting? (from Scene 3)

He is told he is under investigation.
He is given compliments.
He is chastised.
He is offered lunch.
16)

What does the Voice say is growing on the family tree? (from Scene 5)

Gum.
Nuts.
Apples.
Figs.
17)

Why does Benjamin choose not to leave the United States? (from Scene 6)

He cannot get a passport.
His wife does not want to leave her family.
He wants to fight for workers' rights in the United States.
He cannot afford to leave the country.
18)

Why would the workers not want to listen to Clayton? (from Scene 5)

He is brought before them by Fatt.
The workers are ready to go home.
The workers want to hear someone else speak.
He doesn't seem to know much about strikes.
19)

Why does Agate say he couldn't wear his union button that day? (from Scene 7)

The button burned a hole in his suit jacket.
The button was too hot to handle.
The button was on fire and caused a stink.
The button wouldn't stay closed on his new suit.
20)

What technique does Odets use to include the stories of the various characters that Agate thanks? (from Scene 7)

Time travel.
Flashback.
Flash forward.
Foreshadowing.
21)

Where does Florence work? (from Scene 4)

Next to the movie theater.
In a nursing home.
In the steel plant.
Behind the counter.
22)

What is Fatt's reaction to the Voice's accusation? (from Scene 5)

Disbelief.
Sarcasm.
Anger.
Acceptance.
23)

What animal does Sid compare himself to? (from Scene 4)

A dog.
A snake.
A rat.
A pig.
24)

How does Clayton exit the meeting? (from Scene 5)

Rushes out to avoid an attack from workers.
Walks out slowly while talking to workers.
Rushes out for the next meeting.
Shakes hands with workers on the way out.
25)

Who is the smoker and drinker in Scene 3? (from Scene 3)

Gunman
Fayette.
Fatt.
Miller.
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