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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last action in Scene 3?
(a) Miller punches Fayette in the nose.
(b) Miller finally agrees to spy on his supervisor.
(c) Miller storms out of the office.
(d) Fayette throws Miller out of the office.

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

3. What does Edna fear will happen to the kids' bodies if they don't eat better?
(a) Crooked spines and swollen legs.
(b) Sick bones and crooked spines.
(c) Colds and club feet.
(d) Underweight and weak bones.

4. What do the workers demand from the union leader?
(a) To wait for Lefty.
(b) To hear from the committee.
(c) To say a prayer before starting.
(d) To let each person speak.

5. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?
(a) Conditions and competition.
(b) Conditions and no work.
(c) Recent illness and bad weather.
(d) Competition and bad weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom is the first character speaking?

3. What does Edna tell Joe to do to help improve the financial situation?

4. What is the relationship of the main characters in Scene 3?

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

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