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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joe feel about being the man of the house?
(a) That's just the way it is.
(b) He wishes he could be a kid again.
(c) He likes making the important decisions.
(d) He does not believe women can think for themselves.

2. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?
(a) His wife.
(b) Miller.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Sol Feinberg.

3. What does Joe bring home from the war?
(a) A new wife.
(b) A medal.
(c) Shrapnel.
(d) An angry disposition.

4. What does Fatt do after Joe comes forward?
(a) Stands and crosses his arms.
(b) Turns his back to Joe.
(c) Sits and relights his cigar.
(d) Sits at the end of the table.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Edna want Joe to wake the children?

2. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?

3. What does Edna threaten to do if Joe does not change his behavior?

4. In Scene 2, what does Joe find when he arrives home from work at the end of the day?

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

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