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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 source is suggested as proof to backup Fatt's claims?
(a) Union mazagine.
(b) The newspapers.
(c) The radio.
(d) Sports Illustrated.

2. What is being developed in Laboratory A?
(a) A newly designed gas mask.
(b) Poison gas.
(c) The atomic bomb.
(d) A cure for tuberculosis.

3. How does Edna react to Joe's attempts at affection?
(a) Refuses to let him touch her.
(b) Welcomes his embrace.
(c) Slaps his face.
(d) Gives him a back rub.

4. What is the role of the character chewing on a toothpick?
(a) To get the minutes approved.
(b) To bring food.
(c) To keep score for the game.
(d) To maintain order.

5. What is the relationship of the main characters in Scene 3?
(a) Employer and employee.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Waiter and customer.
(d) Father and son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edna think about strikes?

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

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

4. Who does Joe accuse of racketeering?

5. Why do the characters discuss "Mrs. Consumer" and Hollywood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Fayette's decision to fire Miller for refusing to spy on his supervisor morally right or wrong?

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

3. What, if anything, justifies Fatt's use of a spy to avoid a strike?

4. What language does Clayton use that is reminiscent of Fatt's earlier speech?

5. How do you think Irv feels as a result of his behavior toward Florence?

6. In Scene 1 the play foreshadows many of the characters whose stories are told. Agate gives the reader a quick look back. Who are the characters he brings attention to and what are there issues?

7. What do you think Sid and Florence feel by the end of Scene 4?

8. Why is Dr. Barnes limited by what he can do to express his outrage at the changes in medicine?

9. Why is Benjamin coming to see Dr. Barnes?

10. What are some of Joe's explanations for not making enough money to support his family?

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