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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the president as named in this scene?
(a) Hoover.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Truman.
(d) Roosevelt.

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

5. Who is the first character to speak in the play?
(a) Joe.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Fatt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lefty?

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

3. Which character is accused of taking a "run-out powder?"

4. How do workers become committee members?

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

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