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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How much do Joe and Edna pay for rent?
(a) Five dollars a day.
(b) Fifteen dollars a month.
(c) Ten dollars a week.
(d) Six dollars a week.

5. What does Edna fear will happen to the kids' bodies if they don't eat better?
(a) Crooked spines and swollen legs.
(b) Colds and club feet.
(c) Underweight and weak bones.
(d) Sick bones and crooked spines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood at the end of Scene 4?

2. What influential character is talked about but does not appear in Scene 3 or Scene 4?

3. Where does Florence work?

4. What is one of the rewards Sam can expect for fighting in the war?

5. What does Sid need to satisfy Irv?

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