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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of health of Florence's mother?
(a) Fair.
(b) She is a healthy busybody.
(c) She is a hypochondriac.
(d) She is sick in bed.

2. What does Edna threaten to do if Joe does not change his behavior?
(a) Get a job at a diner.
(b) Buy herself a fancy new dress.
(c) Run away with an old boyfriend.
(d) Move in with her best friend.

3. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?
(a) Strikers usually accept that a strike isn't needed.
(b) Slackers don't work hard enough to win.
(c) One person can't win against the union.
(d) Strikes fail because they are dishonorable.

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

5. What does Joe tell Edna he had for lunch when he gets home from work?
(a) Burger and fries.
(b) Soda and crackers.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Milkshake.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edna react to Joe's attempts at affection?

2. What lesson does Benjamin learn about theory versus life experience?

3. What is Joe paying his dues to?

4. What is the setting of Scene 6?

5. What does Sid do while thinking about Florence before he sees her?

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