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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?
(a) The workers are supporting the company rather than the family.
(b) He doesn't. He believes striking is for losers.
(c) Because it makes the bosses look bad.
(d) So the workers can have extra money for vacations.

2. What do the workers demand from the union leader?
(a) To say a prayer before starting.
(b) To let each person speak.
(c) To hear from the committee.
(d) To wait for Lefty.

3. Who is referred to as having "more guts than a slaughter house?"
(a) The Gunman.
(b) Fatt.
(c) Joe
(d) Lefty.

4. Who is the "top man" behind workers?
(a) Union representatives.
(b) Management.
(c) The man in the White House.
(d) The boss and his executives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a character called a "red?"

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

3. What does Fatt do after Joe comes forward?

4. How does Odets foreshadow some of the main characters in the play?

5. What does Joe mean when he refers to "black and blue boys?"

(see the answer key)

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