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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 assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.
(b) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.
(c) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(d) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.

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

3. What does Joe Clarke realize that he needs to get from the lodge room before he goes to the trial?
(a) The evidence.
(b) His judge's robe.
(c) The gavel.
(d) The list of charges.

4. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?
(a) He says he found it while he was hunting.
(b) He always carries it with him when he walks to town in order to fight off stray dogs.
(c) He says he found it behind the store.
(d) It is his good luck charm, so he never leaves home without it.

5. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?
(a) Marshal Lum Boger.
(b) Deacon Simms.
(c) Dave Carter.
(d) Joe Clarke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?

2. How do the children react to Sister Taylor's reprimands?

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

4. On whose side is Joe Clarke in the matter of Jim Weston?

5. Where has Daisy been before her return to town?

(see the answer key)

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