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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Joe tell Edna he had for lunch when he gets home from work?
(a) Burger and fries.
(b) Milkshake.
(c) Soda and crackers.
(d) Coffee.

3. In Scene 2, what does Joe find when he arrives home from work at the end of the day?
(a) The police waiting to arrest him.
(b) A new couch and chair.
(c) An old friend who had come to visit.
(d) A living room without furniture.

4. Why doesn't Edna want Joe to wake the children?
(a) They are going out for the evening.
(b) They might disturb the game on the radio.
(c) They want some private time to themselves.
(d) Because the children will realize they haven't eaten supper.

5. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?
(a) Recent illness and bad weather.
(b) Conditions and no work.
(c) Conditions and competition.
(d) Competition and bad weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivates the Gunman to move from his original position to center stage?

2. How does Edna react to Joe's attempts at affection?

3. What does it mean to "take a run-out powder?"

4. What is one thing Fatt accuses "reds" of doing?

5. What does Edna think she is turning into?

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