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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What makes Clayton notorious?
(a) His father was a famous union organizer.
(b) He was a Gunman for Fatt.
(c) He has a mean streak.
(d) He has busted unions in several industries.

4. What quality in employees does the company reward?
(a) Playfullness.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Independence.
(d) Networking skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lesson does Benjamin learn about theory versus life experience?

2. What is Clayton's reaction to the workers' rejection of him?

3. Why is Benjamin upset when he first arrives at Dr. Barnes' office?

4. Where does Florence work?

5. What does Edna fear will happen to the kids' bodies if they don't eat better?

(see the answer key)

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