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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does it mean when a character is called "yellow?"
(a) He is a cab driver.
(b) He is a coward.
(c) He has a sunny disposition.
(d) He is courageous.

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

3. What does Edna tell Joe to do to help improve the financial situation?
(a) Sell his car to a friend.
(b) Take action against the bosses.
(c) Borrow a loan from a family member.
(d) Get a second job.

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

5. What does Edna threaten to do if Joe does not change his behavior?
(a) Buy herself a fancy new dress.
(b) Run away with an old boyfriend.
(c) Move in with her best friend.
(d) Get a job at a diner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fayette's attitude toward unskilled workers?

2. What proof does Joe offer to contest Fatt's suggestion that workers had hot suppers to go home to?

3. What is Joe paying his dues to?

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

5. What are the professions of the two main characters?

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