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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edna imply that her current financial situation is causing to happen to her?
(a) Missing her favorite movie.
(b) Putting wrinkles on her face.
(c) Losing weight.
(d) Crying every day.

2. What foods does Edna identify as being very important for maintaining the kids' health?
(a) Apples and oranges.
(b) Orange juice and grapefruits.
(c) Lemonade and grapefruits.
(d) Peaches and apple juice.

3. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?
(a) Miller.
(b) Sol Feinberg.
(c) Lefty.
(d) His wife.

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

5. How does Joe feel about being the man of the house?
(a) That's just the way it is.
(b) He wishes he could be a kid again.
(c) He does not believe women can think for themselves.
(d) He likes making the important decisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Joe and Edna?

2. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?

3. What two unions have failed at past strikes?

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

5. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?

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