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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a character called a "red?"
(a) He disagrees with the union workers.
(b) His face is red with anger.
(c) He wears a red tie to the meeting.
(d) He disagrees with the union representative.

2. What source is suggested as proof to backup Fatt's claims?
(a) Union mazagine.
(b) The newspapers.
(c) Sports Illustrated.
(d) The radio.

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

4. Which character is accused of taking a "run-out powder?"
(a) Lefty.
(b) Joe.
(c) Fatt.
(d) Miller.

5. How is Fatt described?
(a) A red-faced porker.
(b) A round guy with piggy appearance.
(c) A fat man with puffy cheeks.
(d) A fat man of porcine appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a main character complain that the talk of Lefty has turned the meeting into?

2. Who is the president as named in this scene?

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

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

5. What two unions have failed at past strikes?

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