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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do workers become committee members?
(a) There are no committee members, just workers.
(b) They are elected by the workers.
(c) They are appointed by the union bosses.
(d) They volunteer for a term.

2. What does Edna mean when she says, "Everything was gonna be so ducky!"?
(a) She would serve duck for dinner.
(b) The movie was expected to get an A+ review.
(c) She and Joe might have some rough times.
(d) She and Joe would have a good life.

3. What does Joe do to quiet the men?
(a) Raises his hand.
(b) Tells them to be quiet.
(c) Raises a clenched fist.
(d) He is unable to quiet them.

4. Who does Joe call a Wop?
(a) Fatt.
(b) The Voice.
(c) Himself.
(d) Lefty.

5. What two unions have failed at past strikes?
(a) Dock and auto workers.
(b) Teamsters and canners.
(c) Textile and steel.
(d) Textile and taxi drivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lefty?

2. What is Joe's plan before going to the workers meeting?

3. What is the relationship between Joe and Edna?

4. What does Joe bring home from the war?

5. Why do the characters assemble in the first scene?

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