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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Joe mean when he says, "I rode the wheels off the chariot."?
(a) The front wheel has fallen off his motorcycle.
(b) He rode on a bus over 100 miles.
(c) His cab has a flat tire.
(d) He has done a lot of driving.

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

4. Why do the characters discuss "Mrs. Consumer" and Hollywood?
(a) Because the wife of one of them loves the movies.
(b) To explain the appearance of the setting.
(c) Because the setting needs a woman's touch.
(d) To discuss the price of a ticket someone bought.

5. Why is a character called a "red?"
(a) He disagrees with the union representative.
(b) His face is red with anger.
(c) He disagrees with the union workers.
(d) He wears a red tie to the meeting.

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

7. In Scene 2, what does Joe find when he arrives home from work at the end of the day?
(a) An old friend who had come to visit.
(b) A new couch and chair.
(c) The police waiting to arrest him.
(d) A living room without furniture.

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

9. What does Edna threaten to do if Joe does not change his behavior?
(a) Run away with an old boyfriend.
(b) Move in with her best friend.
(c) Get a job at a diner.
(d) Buy herself a fancy new dress.

10. What does Joe do to quiet the men?
(a) Raises his hand.
(b) He is unable to quiet them.
(c) Raises a clenched fist.
(d) Tells them to be quiet.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Fatt do after Joe comes forward?
(a) Sits and relights his cigar.
(b) Turns his back to Joe.
(c) Stands and crosses his arms.
(d) Sits at the end of the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miller initially feel about the new job assignment?

2. What is Joe paying his dues to?

3. What does Edna think she is turning into?

4. What do the hackers need to do to be successful?

5. Why do the characters assemble in the first scene?

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