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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?
(a) To maintain order.
(b) To bring food.
(c) To keep score for the game.
(d) To get the minutes approved.

3. Who is Lefty?
(a) Chairman of the workers committee.
(b) The best card player in the poker game.
(c) A spy for the union.
(d) A left-handed worker.

4. How does Odets foreshadow some of the main characters in the play?
(a) Reveals each one slowly as the "voice."
(b) Makes them members of the workers' committee.
(c) Has them all speak in Scene 1.
(d) Blacklists them for expulsion from the union.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Joe bring home from the war?

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

4. Who is the "top man" behind workers?

5. Who does Joe call a Wop?

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