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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene Two of Play Eight, who does Joshua call "the Mother Jones of Howsen County"?
(a) James Talbert's wife.
(b) Sureta Biggs.
(c) Margaret.
(d) His mother, Mary Anne.

2. When a huge explosion occurs at the mine in Play Eight, what does James Talbert initially think causes it?
(a) The safety problems at the mine.
(b) A mining accident.
(c) A bomb.
(d) An earthquake.

3. Which of the following is not a point that Joshua raises with James Talbert when discussing the union contract with the mining company in Play Eight?
(a) The union backing off of safety concerns.
(b) The wages paid to miners.
(c) The number of layoffs, the majority of which are blacks.
(d) The opening of a hospital for miners that accepts blacks.

4. In Scene two of Play Eight, what does Joshua give Scotty to welcome him to his new job as union field representative?
(a) The Rowen family's gold pocket watch.
(b) A check for five hundred dollars.
(c) A new car.
(d) A party.

5. Who responds when Cassius whistles at the Treaty Oak at the end of Play Seven?
(a) The gun sellers he is expecting.
(b) Abe.
(c) Thugs who work for the mine.
(d) Tommy.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Joshua give a speech in the prologue of Play Eight?

2. In Scene Two of Play Six, Tall Tales, who joins the Rowen family for dinner?

3. What tragedy happens while Tommy and Joshua are at the mine in Play Seven?

4. How many children does Mary Anne have in Play Seven?

5. After the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven, what does Tommy tell Andrew he wants?

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