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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Miller especially vulnerable to exploitation?
(a) He does not write well.
(b) He earned his degree in a foreign country.
(c) He is a foreigner.
(d) He is too agreeable.

2. What does Fayette believe is the advantage of keeping certain employees drunk?
(a) They work harder drunk than sober.
(b) Keeps them out of mischief.
(c) They are easier to justify firing.
(d) You can cheat them out of wages.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Edna think about strikes?
(a) Strikes can work.
(b) Strikes do not work.
(c) She's not sure.
(d) Strikes are too risky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lefty?

2. What two unions have failed at past strikes?

3. In what war do 12 million men die?

4. What is Fayette's attitude toward unskilled workers?

5. What reasons does Joe give for not making more money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are several factors that have contributed to Benjamin's removal from surgery?

2. What are some reasons Joe doesn't want to strike?

3. Is striking the best option for the workers or should they have explored other possible solutions?

4. What are the first indications that Joe and Edna are having financial problems?

5. What does Sid think will happen if he and Florence marry?

6. What does Sid think about war and education?

7. Why does Fatt say being a "red" is so bad?

8. How do Agate's and Fatt's picture of "reds" differ?

9. Is Fatt respected by the workers?

10. What makes Scene 4 romantic?

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