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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the characters assemble in the first scene?
(a) To listen to sports on radio.
(b) To play a game of cards.
(c) To talk about a strike.
(d) To eat dinner at a restaurant.

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

3. Who does Joe accuse of racketeering?
(a) Miller.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Fatt.

4. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?
(a) Strikers usually accept that a strike isn't needed.
(b) Strikes fail because they are dishonorable.
(c) Slackers don't work hard enough to win.
(d) One person can't win against the union.

5. How is Fatt described?
(a) A fat man with puffy cheeks.
(b) A red-faced porker.
(c) A fat man of porcine appearance.
(d) A round guy with piggy appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do workers become committee members?

2. What does Joe call Edna after she says that he is "crawling like a worm?"

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

4. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?

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

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