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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sid mean by "backwash" if he and Florence married?
(a) The marriage would negatively affect the families.
(b) Everything would work out okay.
(c) The families would benefit from the marriage.
(d) The families would back them up.

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

3. What does Edna think she is turning into?
(a) A workaholic.
(b) An overweight wife.
(c) A nag.
(d) A dingbat.

4. Why does Benjamin choose not to leave the United States?
(a) He wants to fight for workers' rights in the United States.
(b) He cannot get a passport.
(c) He cannot afford to leave the country.
(d) His wife does not want to leave her family.

5. What animal does Sid compare himself to?
(a) A snake.
(b) A pig.
(c) A rat.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benjamin's unexpected job loss affect his understanding of the world?

2. Who are the hack and his girl?

3. Why is Benjamin upset when he first arrives at Dr. Barnes' office?

4. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?

5. What is one reason Sid says that it is so trying to be a man?

(see the answer key)

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