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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 want to hear someone else speak.
(b) He is brought before them by Fatt.
(c) The workers are ready to go home.
(d) He doesn't seem to know much about strikes.

2. Who initiates the meeting between Dr. Barnes and Benjamin?
(a) Dr. Barnes.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Fatt.
(d) Fayette.

3. What is the state of health of Florence's mother?
(a) She is sick in bed.
(b) She is a healthy busybody.
(c) She is a hypochondriac.
(d) Fair.

4. What is one reason Sid says that it is so trying to be a man?
(a) Men at work challenge his manhood.
(b) Women are too demanding.
(c) His family wants him to remain a kid.
(d) The bosses with money keep the working class down.

5. What does Irv forbid Florence to do?
(a) Spend money.
(b) Work late.
(c) Get married.
(d) Talk to Sid.

6. How does Fatt try to quiet the Voice?
(a) Bangs his gavel.
(b) Tells Gunman to stop him.
(c) Held up his hand.
(d) Challenges his right to speak.

7. Who are the main characters in Scene 6?
(a) Dr. Barnes and Dr. Barnett.
(b) Dr. Barnes and Benjamin.
(c) Fayette and Benjamin.
(d) Dr. Barnes and Miller.

8. What is one of the rewards Sam can expect for fighting in the war?
(a) He becomes a hero.
(b) He gets to play basketball.
(c) Girls will think he's special.
(d) He can work wherever he wants.

9. What influential character is talked about but does not appear in Scene 3 or Scene 4?
(a) The mother.
(b) A spouse.
(c) Uncle Sam.
(d) The brother.

10. What upsets Benjamin most about the hospital's politics?
(a) Leed's political connections.
(b) The way he is insulted.
(c) Dr. Barnes' lack of support.
(d) Treating poor people differently.

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

12. What symbolic act does Benjamin perform at the end of his meeting with Dr. Barnes?
(a) A handshake.
(b) He removes his lab coat.
(c) A Communist salute.
(d) A raised clenched fist.

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

14. What factors limit Dr. Barnes' employment options?
(a) Work ethic and alcoholism.
(b) Age and ethnicity.
(c) His age and invalid daughter.
(d) Indebtedness and medical competence.

15. In Scene 5, what does Fatt suggest the workers do instead of complain?
(a) Go home and think about striking overnight.
(b) Consider the records of taxi cab strikes in other cities.
(c) Read the newspapers.
(d) Accept whatever he tells them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clayton's real family name?

2. Where do Florence and Sid get the scene they act out?

3. What are the three things Florence says she wants from life?

4. How is the girl like Miller from Scene 3?

5. What is Clayton's relationship to the Voice?

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