Exploring Ethics in All My Sons

What is one of the key themes introduced in the first act of "All My Sons"?

• The conflict between love and hate

• The American Dream and its consequences

• The power of nature

• The inevitability of fate

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Which character in the first act is primarily concerned with the well-being of the family business?

• Chris Keller

• Joe Keller

• Ann Deever

• Kate Keller

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What significant event is revealed about Larry Keller in the first act?

• He is planning to return home

• He is missing in action during the war

• He has started a new business

• He has been found alive

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Which symbol in the first act represents the fragility of the Keller family’s situation?

• The apple tree

• The family car

• The backyard swing

• The front porch

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What ethical dilemma is introduced in the first act regarding Joe Keller's business?

• Whether to expand the business internationally

• The decision to sell faulty airplane parts

• The choice to hire more employees

• The plan to merge with a competitor

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How does Kate Keller's belief about Larry affect the family dynamics in the first act?

• It brings the family closer together

• It causes tension and denial

• It leads to a family celebration

• It encourages Chris to move away

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What is Chris Keller's attitude towards the family business in the first act?

• He is eager to take over

• He is indifferent and uninterested

• He is conflicted and wants to pursue a different path

• He is determined to sell it

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Discuss the historical significance of the play's setting in post-World War II America.

• It highlights the economic boom and prosperity

• It reflects the disillusionment and moral questioning of the time

• It focuses on the technological advancements

• It emphasizes the cultural diversity

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What is the relationship between Ann Deever and the Keller family in the first act?

• She is a distant cousin

• She is Chris's fiancée and Larry's former girlfriend

• She is a business partner

• She is a family friend

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How does Arthur Miller use the character of Joe Keller to explore ethical dilemmas in the first act?

• By showing his charitable donations

• By revealing his past decisions and their impact on others

• By highlighting his political ambitions

• By focusing on his relationship with his neighbors

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