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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 financial status of the patient under discussion?
(a) Her insurance will not pay for everything.
(b) She is a charity case.
(c) She is middle class.
(d) She belongs to one of the richest families.

2. What metaphor do Benjamin and Dr. Barnes use to describe Benjamin's experiences with anti-Semitism?
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Malignant disease.
(c) Stormy weather.
(d) Vigorous exercise.

3. What are the three things Florence says she wants from life?
(a) Love, car, good job.
(b) A good job, husband, babies.
(c) Romance, love, babies.
(d) Romance, dancing, husband.

4. Why does Benjamin feel that he will not be affected by the ward closing?
(a) He was promised a permanent contract.
(b) He has had seniority for a while.
(c) He was recently promoted to the senior position
(d) He is too good to let go.

5. What are the three things Florence does for the family?
(a) Shop, clean the bathroom, care for Irv.
(b) Care for mother, wash, clean the house.
(c) Care for mother, cook, iron shirts.
(d) Cook, wash clothes, iron pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Dr. Barnes feel guilty about the situation?

2. What does Joe and Edna's daughter Emmy need before going to school the next day?

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

4. Why is Benjamin surprised by the board's discriminatory firing?

5. What does Joe initially think about strikes?

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