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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. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.
(a) They do not agree on many ideas and do not get along.
(b) They work together to fight corruption.
(c) They are beginning to learn how to accept one another.
(d) They are friendly toward one another.

2. According to Sister Taylor, what is Joe Clarke trying to look like as he heads to the trial?
(a) Like a big-city lawyer.
(b) Like a Supreme Court justice.
(c) Like a Puritan governor.
(d) Like a brigadier general.

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

4. According to Sister Taylor, how ugly is Deacon Lindsay?
(a) He is so ugly that his wife puts a sheet over his head so sleep can sneak up on him.
(b) He is so ugly that children run away from him.
(c) He is so ugly that he scares the cows and their milk dries up.
(d) He is so ugly that he does not need a mask for Halloween.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?

3. What complaint does Deacon Simms have about snakes?

4. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?

5. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?

(see the answer key)

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