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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 Joe mean when he refers to "black and blue boys?"
(a) Members of a certain sports team.
(b) Newspaper boys.
(c) Veterans of the war.
(d) Workers mistreated by their employers.

2. What is Fayette's attitude about death and war?
(a) Fayette believes death in war is honorable.
(b) Families should be paid when soldiers die in war.
(c) War serves no useful purpose and life is wasted.
(d) Death is a good way to become a hero.

3. How does Edna react to Joe's attempts at affection?
(a) Welcomes his embrace.
(b) Slaps his face.
(c) Gives him a back rub.
(d) Refuses to let him touch her.

4. How does Miller initially feel about the new job assignment?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Displeased.
(c) Lukewarm.
(d) Very happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean when a character is called "yellow?"

2. What does Edna say Joe's boss is giving the kids?

3. What color is the hair of Joe and Edna's children?

4. Why is the boss meeting with Miller?

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

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