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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Joe react to Edna's threats and accusations?
(a) With anger.
(b) Nonchalant.
(c) He is too cool to react.
(d) He ignores her.

3. What proof does Joe offer to contest Fatt's suggestion that workers had hot suppers to go home to?
(a) He asks workers to raise their hands.
(b) He asks workers for a voice vote of yes or no.
(c) He describes his last evening meal.
(d) He asks for comments from workers.

4. What does Joe mean when he says, "I rode the wheels off the chariot."?
(a) He rode on a bus over 100 miles.
(b) He has done a lot of driving.
(c) The front wheel has fallen off his motorcycle.
(d) His cab has a flat tire.

5. What is Joe's plan before going to the workers meeting?
(a) Talk to Lefty.
(b) Meet privately with Fatt.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Talk to the old boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?

2. What does Edna fear will happen to the kids' bodies if they don't eat better?

3. What does Joe initially think about strikes?

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

5. What does Joe and Edna's daughter Emmy need before going to school the next day?

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