1. How do the Baptists respond to Jim Weston entering the church?
(a) They taunt him with chicken and rooster calls.
(b) The whisper about him as he walks up the aisle.
(c) In unison, they all turn their backs on him.
(d) They cheer him and shout words of encouragement.

2. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?
(a) She says Joe Clarke resents Jim Weston and is looking for an excuse to get him out of town.
(b) She says he knows that no one else will step up to take the leadership role.
(c) She says he sees it as his responsibility as mayor.
(d) She says Joe Clarke is using the trial to challenge Deacon Simms.

3. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?
(a) He always carries it with him when he walks to town in order to fight off stray dogs.
(b) He says he found it behind the store.
(c) He says he found it while he was hunting.
(d) It is his good luck charm, so he never leaves home without it.

4. What accusation do the Methodists hurl at Dave Carter when he enters the church?
(a) They believe that he is faking his injury, trying to look hurt.
(b) They believe that he started the fight and deserved what he got.
(c) They belive that he just wants to cause trouble in town.
(d) They believe that he has stolen Joe Clarke's chickens.

5. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To get the witnesses.
(b) To work at the store during the trial.
(c) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.
(d) To get the gavel.