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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Jim Weston and Dave Carter react to Daisy's return?
(a) They are both too nervous to say anything.
(b) They begin to push and shove each other.
(c) They playfully criticize each other to try to impress Daisy.
(d) They immediately break into song.

3. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?
(a) Jim Weston makes a rude comment about Dave Carter's mother.
(b) Jim Weston breaks his nose.
(c) Jim Weston causes Dave Carter to spill red soda all over his shirt.
(d) Jim Weston accidentally hits Daisy when he swings at Dave.Carter.

4. What does Dave Carter do while Jim Weston plays music?
(a) He wanders off to play poker.
(b) He dances, eventually dancing with Daisy.
(c) He joins in by singing.
(d) He goes into the store to shop.

5. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?
(a) Shakes his head and walks back out of town.
(b) Falls unconscious.
(c) Staggers away, supported by Daisy.
(d) Staggers away, supported by Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men at the store begin to talk about after Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive?

2. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?

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

4. Where have Jim Weston and Dave Carter been before they arrive at the store in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?

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