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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the girl feel about the hack?
(a) She puts up with him because her mom likes him.
(b) She is always angry with him.
(c) He is okay but not all that wonderful.
(d) She loves him.

2. What is Clayton accused of doing?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Organizing workers.
(d) Spying.

3. Why is the research in Laboratory A so important at the time of the play?
(a) It prepares the United States for future wars.
(b) It is just regular research and not that important.
(c) It protects soldiers fighting in the current war.
(d) It saves lives from disease.

4. Who is Lefty?
(a) Chairman of the workers committee.
(b) A spy for the union.
(c) The best card player in the poker game.
(d) A left-handed worker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Fatt accuses "reds" of doing?

2. How does Odets foreshadow some of the main characters in the play?

3. What does Fatt do after Joe comes forward?

4. What foods does Edna identify as being very important for maintaining the kids' health?

5. How does Agate insult some of the male workers?

(see the answer key)

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