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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who initially insists that the action of many can accomplish what one cannot?
(a) Miller.
(b) Edna.
(c) Dr. Barnes.
(d) Fatt.

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

3. How is Fatt described?
(a) A fat man of porcine appearance.
(b) A round guy with piggy appearance.
(c) A red-faced porker.
(d) A fat man with puffy cheeks.

4. What does Edna think she is turning into?
(a) A workaholic.
(b) A nag.
(c) A dingbat.
(d) An overweight wife.

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

6. What does it mean to "take a run-out powder?"
(a) Not leave when asked.
(b) Take a quick trip somewhere.
(c) Take medicine for an upset stomach.
(d) Not show up as promised.

7. Who does Joe accuse of racketeering?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Fatt.
(c) Miller.
(d) Lefty.

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

9. Who has ordered the research in Laboratory A?
(a) A local research hospital.
(b) Uncle Sam.
(c) Private industry.
(d) A philantropy organization.

10. How does Joe feel about being the man of the house?
(a) He likes making the important decisions.
(b) That's just the way it is.
(c) He wishes he could be a kid again.
(d) He does not believe women can think for themselves.

11. Who is the first character to speak in the play?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Fatt.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Joe.

12. In what war do 12 million men die?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Vietnam Conflict.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Iraqi War.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "top man" behind workers?

2. What is one reason Joe gives for strikes sometimes failing?

3. What motivates the Gunman to move from his original position to center stage?

4. Who is Lefty?

5. Who is referred to as having "more guts than a slaughter house?"

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