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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daisy think of Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music?
(a) She refuses to comment.
(b) She is not really interested in music.
(c) She does not like the kind of music they play.
(d) She likes it.

2. What evidence does Sister Taylor provide to prove that her husband is good to her?
(a) He brings her flowers for no reason.
(b) He is a good father to their children.
(c) He brings home plenty of money.
(d) He listens to her when she has a problem.

3. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?
(a) "Lil Baptis' Haitians."
(b) "Devil's chillen."
(c) "Limbs of Satan."
(d) "You all varmints."

4. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?
(a) He ignores him and escorts Daisy into the store so he can buy her a treat.
(b) He punches Jim Weston in the stomach.
(c) He apologizes to his friend.
(d) He accuses Jim Weston of being an inferior musician.

5. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The town is full of lawlessness.
(b) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.
(c) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.
(d) The jail will bring in government money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?

2. Who is Joe Clarke?

3. When the fighting children enter, what does Sister Taylor look for, and what does she intend to do with it?

4. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

5. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?

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