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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the workers not want to listen to Clayton?
(a) The workers are ready to go home.
(b) The workers want to hear someone else speak.
(c) He is brought before them by Fatt.
(d) He doesn't seem to know much about strikes.

2. What "complications" result in Benjamin's firing?
(a) Benjamin punches a doctor.
(b) Benjamin complains to the board about closing the ward.
(c) The board makes a mistake.
(d) He is Jewish.

3. In what year does Scene 4 occur?
(a) 1929.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1939.

4. What is the mood at the end of Scene 4?
(a) Satisfied.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

5. Why does the Voice correct Fatt's mileage estimate?
(a) He just likes to talk.
(b) To discredit what Fatt says.
(c) To support Fatt.
(d) To get the workers' attention.

6. What is the speaker's attitude toward Fatt?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Condescending.
(d) Unsupportive.

7. What metaphor for time does Clayton use to discourage a strike?
(a) Roasting nuts.
(b) Basting meat.
(c) Unripe fruit.
(d) Baking bread.

8. What does the hack do for a living?
(a) Performs surgery on animals.
(b) Works as a butcher.
(c) Makes furniture out of wood.
(d) Drives a taxi cab.

9. How does Fatt plan to convince the workers that strikes don't work?
(a) Pass out copies of the Philadelphia report.
(b) Read them the latest edition of the newspaper.
(c) Give a persuasive speech.
(d) Present experience as evidence.

10. How does the speaker approach the workers?
(a) With wit and calmness.
(b) As one of them.
(c) As an arrogant know-it-all.
(d) As a member of management.

11. Why does Benjamin feel that he will not be affected by the ward closing?
(a) He has had seniority for a while.
(b) He was recently promoted to the senior position
(c) He is too good to let go.
(d) He was promised a permanent contract.

12. What animal does Sid compare himself to?
(a) A dog.
(b) A snake.
(c) A rat.
(d) A pig.

13. What is the reason Dr. Barnes gives Benjamin for closing his ward?
(a) Change in services.
(b) Budget deficit.
(c) Loss of staff.
(d) Inadequate number of patients.

14. How does Benjamin's unexpected job loss affect his understanding of the world?
(a) He understands he is powerless to change the world.
(b) His understanding remains unchanged.
(c) He realizes he has a responsibility to change the world.
(d) It is just another bad day for him.

15. What character is making accusations against Clayton?
(a) The Voice.
(b) Fatt.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason Sid says that it is so trying to be a man?

2. What is Dr. Barnes' complaint about modern medicine?

3. From what location does the Voice challenge Clayton?

4. How does Dr. Barnes feel about the way the board treats Benjamin?

5. What unflattering terms does Dr. Barnes use to describe the board?

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