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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On whose side is Joe Clarke in the matter of Jim Weston?
(a) He is swayed by both sides of the argument and seems unable to make up his mind.
(b) He supports the Baptist position even though he is a Methodist.
(c) He is impartial and approaches his role as a fair judge.
(d) He believes that Jim Weston should be forgiven but should make restitution.

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

4. Who defends herself by saying that everyone's house has some bedbugs and lice?
(a) Sister Hambo.
(b) Sister Taylor.
(c) Sister Thomas.
(d) Sister Lewis.

5. Which of the following best describes the exchange between Sister Taylor and Deacon Lindsay?
(a) They say little, but they exchange vicious glances.
(b) They criticize each other and threaten to fight.
(c) They playfully tease each other.
(d) Their exchange leads to improved relations between both sides.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the Baptist position on Jim Weston's guilt?

2. For what does Sister Taylor chastise the children in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?

4. According to the characters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, how are Reverend Childers and Deacon Simms different?

5. Why does Jim Weston think that the "mess and stink" was all for nothing?

(see the answer key)

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