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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edna imply that her current financial situation is causing to happen to her?
(a) Crying every day.
(b) Missing her favorite movie.
(c) Putting wrinkles on her face.
(d) Losing weight.

2. What color is the hair of Joe and Edna's children?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Brown.

3. What does Edna mean when she says, "Everything was gonna be so ducky!"?
(a) She would serve duck for dinner.
(b) The movie was expected to get an A+ review.
(c) She and Joe might have some rough times.
(d) She and Joe would have a good life.

4. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?
(a) Slackers don't work hard enough to win.
(b) One person can't win against the union.
(c) Strikes fail because they are dishonorable.
(d) Strikers usually accept that a strike isn't needed.

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

6. Who helps Joe overcome his fear of fighting for a living wage and make up his mind?
(a) Miller.
(b) His wife.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Sol Feinberg.

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

8. Who is the president as named in this scene?
(a) Truman.
(b) Hoover.
(c) Roosevelt.
(d) Johnson.

9. What is Joe's plan before going to the workers meeting?
(a) Meet privately with Fatt.
(b) Eat dinner.
(c) Talk to the old boyfriend.
(d) Talk to Lefty.

10. How is Miller treated at the beginning of the meeting?
(a) He is chastised.
(b) He is given compliments.
(c) He is told he is under investigation.
(d) He is offered lunch.

11. How much do Joe and Edna pay for rent?
(a) Five dollars a day.
(b) Ten dollars a week.
(c) Six dollars a week.
(d) Fifteen dollars a month.

12. Who is referred to as having "more guts than a slaughter house?"
(a) Fatt.
(b) Joe
(c) Lefty.
(d) The Gunman.

13. Who does Joe call a Wop?
(a) Lefty.
(b) Fatt.
(c) The Voice.
(d) Himself.

14. What does Fatt do to send the Gunman back to his original position?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He tells the Gunman to let the character speak.
(c) He waves his hand.
(d) He asks the workers to sit down.

15. What does Joe tell Edna he had for lunch when he gets home from work?
(a) Milkshake.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Soda and crackers.
(d) Burger and fries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fayette's attitude about death and war?

2. What is the state of consumer markets?

3. What is being developed in Laboratory A?

4. Who is the smoker and drinker in Scene 3?

5. Why does Joe think the workers need to strike?

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