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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says that there "ain't no age in the Lord"?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Sister Boxer.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Brother Boxer.

2. Who went downtown and saw Luke the night before the first scene?
(a) David.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Joseph.

3. When the congregation sings loudly and claps hands and shakes tambourines, this is called what kind of song?
(a) A "shout" song.
(b) Folk music.
(c) Gospel music.
(d) "Feel good" music.

4. Where does the play, "The Amen Corner," take place?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Boston.
(d) Harlem.

5. What is played as the music prologue to Act I?
(a) "The Blues is Man."
(b) "I Laid My Burdens Down."
(c) "I Got the Holy Spirit."
(d) "If Jesus Had to Pray, What About Me?"

Short Answer Questions

1. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?

2. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?

3. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?

4. What reason does David give for not wanting to go to Philadelphia with his mother?

5. Who's supposed to send a telegram if anything happens to Luke during "The Amen Corner."

(see the answer key)

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