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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Joe call Edna after she says that he is "crawling like a worm?"
(a) A nag.
(b) A red.
(c) A tramp.
(d) An ungrateful shrew.

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

4. Who initially insists that the action of many can accomplish what one cannot?
(a) Miller.
(b) Edna.
(c) Dr. Barnes.
(d) Fatt.

5. What is one thing Fatt accuses "reds" of doing?
(a) Turning women into prostitutes.
(b) Turning women into Christians.
(c) Spying on workers.
(d) Supporting bosses against workers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Edna say Joe's boss is giving the kids?

3. Who is referred to as having "more guts than a slaughter house?"

4. Who does Joe call a Wop?

5. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?

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