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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston think that the "mess and stink" was all for nothing?
(a) He has been kicked out of town, and now he has nothing left.
(b) He and Dave Carter both know that it was just a fight; he didn't mean to really hurt him
(c) He realizes that the town is consumed with religious zealotry.
(d) He knows that he has nothing more to live for.

2. What is Dave Carter wearing when he enters the church?
(a) A bandage on his head.
(b) A cast on his arm.
(c) A large black hat.
(d) A neck brace.

3. How does Jim Weston react when Daisy puts her hand on his arm to comfort him?
(a) He shakes her hand off and accuses her of being against him.
(b) He jumps as if she has jabbed him with a hot poker.
(c) He leans into her and puts his head on her shoulder.
(d) He puts his hand on hers and looks into her eyes.

4. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?
(a) He needs the town to maintain a positive reputation so that he can sell his property for a profit.
(b) He was born and raised there.
(c) He put up the money to purchase and develop the land.
(d) It's the only place that he's ever lived.

5. What does Jim Weston say that makes Daisy finally choose him over Dave Carter?
(a) He says that he would jump off of an airplane just to walk with her.
(b) He says he would buy her a train.
(c) He says he truly loves her.
(d) He says he would give up his best friend for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston pick up a heavy stick as they walk back to town?

2. What does Daisy do after Jim Weston decides that he would rather have his freedom than marry her?

3. Which would Daisy rather be, a lark flying or a dove setting?

4. What evidence does Dave Carter present to prove that he is as clean as everybody else?

5. How many people are in the church at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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