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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston begin to play music?
(a) When he is nervous, he plays music.
(b) It is the only way he can express his love for Daisy.
(c) One of the men at the store requests a song.
(d) Daisy asks him to play for her.

2. What does Deacon Simms say he will use as his legal reference during the trial?
(a) He says he will use the law books that he borrowed from the library.
(b) He says he will use the evidence and let that speak for itself.
(c) He says he will use his own legal knowledge and experience.
(d) He says he will use the Bible, from beginning to end.

3. How do the men at the store react to Mrs. Roberts' plight?
(a) They offer to help her home with her groceries.
(b) They all feel sorry for her and offer her money.
(c) They are embarrassed by her presence and ignore her.
(d) They are all happy that none of them is married to her.

4. What game are the children playing in front of the store?
(a) Chick-me, chick-me, cranie-crow.
(b) Double-dutch.
(c) Hopscotch.
(d) Red rover.

5. What name does Sister Taylor call the girl who sasses back at her?
(a) A "truck o' trouble."
(b) A "Satan's chile."
(c) A "little heifer."
(d) A "limb of Satan."

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.

2. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?

3. Which of the following best describes Sister Taylor's position about Daisy's involvement in the fight between Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

4. What complaint does Joe Clarke make about Lum Boger?

5. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?

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