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

2. Who is Andy Gump?
(a) The guy who worked in Laboratory A.
(b) A newspaper comic strip character.
(c) A mentally challenged movie character.
(d) One of the employees who led the strike.

3. What does Joe bring home from the war?
(a) An angry disposition.
(b) A new wife.
(c) Shrapnel.
(d) A medal.

4. Which of Joe and Edna's bills needs to be paid right away?
(a) The heat bill.
(b) Rent.
(c) The light bill.
(d) Furniture installment.

5. What foods does Edna identify as being very important for maintaining the kids' health?
(a) Orange juice and grapefruits.
(b) Lemonade and grapefruits.
(c) Apples and oranges.
(d) Peaches and apple juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the research in Laboratory A so important at the time of the play?

2. Who are the two Hollywood stars imitated by the buying public?

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

4. What makes Miller especially vulnerable to exploitation?

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

(see the answer key)

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