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

2. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.
(b) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.
(c) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(d) He is jealous and wants to fight for Daisy's love.

3. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?
(a) He wants to talk about making improvements to the town's school.
(b) He wants to know what the men think about Mrs. Roberts.
(c) He begins to preach about changes that the town needs.
(d) He begins to gossip about Daisy Blunt.

4. According to Sister Taylor, what will be the cause of the next trial?
(a) She will be on trial for beating some of the Baptists.
(b) She will be on trial for beating other people's children.
(c) Deacon Lindsay will be on trial for beating a woman.
(d) Daisy will be on trial for causing all of the turmoil in town.

5. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?
(a) Joe Clarke.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Deacon Simms.
(d) Marshal Lum Boger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joe Clarke?

2. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?

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

4. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?

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