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

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

3. What does Fayette believe is the advantage of keeping certain employees drunk?
(a) Keeps them out of mischief.
(b) They are easier to justify firing.
(c) You can cheat them out of wages.
(d) They work harder drunk than sober.

4. What are the professions of the two main characters?
(a) Cab driver and union leader.
(b) Lab assistant and industrialist.
(c) Dental assistant and manager.
(d) Doctor and hospital administrator.

5. What does it mean to "take a run-out powder?"
(a) Take medicine for an upset stomach.
(b) Not leave when asked.
(c) Not show up as promised.
(d) Take a quick trip somewhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edna react to Joe's attempts at affection?

2. What does Fatt do after Joe comes forward?

3. Who is the first character to speak in the play?

4. In Scene 2, what does Joe find when he arrives home from work at the end of the day?

5. Who is Lefty?

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