4. What does Stan say he wishes management had said to him at Olstead's every now and then?
(a) I'm sorry.
(b) You're a good worker.
(c) Thank you.
(d) We appreciate your loyalty.

5. What crime does Tracey ask Oscar how to commit without getting caught?
(a) Burning down her own house.
(b) Robbing a bank.
(c) Burning down a factory.
(d) Murdering her boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who changes the locks and does not provide Jason with a key once he turns 21 years old?

2. What kind of shop does Jason say he plans to open once he retires from Olstead's?

3. What ethnicity is Cynthia?

4. What does Stan say is at the core of everything?

5. Where does Cynthia say she is planning to take a vacation when she saves up enough money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nottage's purpose for including the character of Jessie within the narrative?

2. How is the theme of racial tension presented by the playwright before any dialogue is even spoken?

3. How does Jason feel about his relationship with his mom Tracey in 2000?

4. How does Jason demonstrate a lack of awareness about white privilege during his conversation about college with Chris?

5. How is irony present in Jason's complaint when he says, "Fucking union got all our money tied up in benefits and shit, don't have nothing left for fun" (29)?

6. How does the theme of silence appear within the conversation that Jason and Chris have about college?

7. How does Brucie's experience at the union office again display the theme of racial tension?

8. In what ways are Chris and Cynthia shown to have similar characteristics?

9. How does invisibility play a role in Scenes 1 and 2 of Act One?

10. Why does Cynthia decide to pursue the open management position at Olstead's?

(see the answer keys)

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