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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sister Jones say she won't testify for Jim Weston?
(a) She likes Dave Carter more and believes that he did not deserve to be beaten.
(b) Her husband will not let her speak in court.
(c) She says she does not care what happens; she does not like Jim Weston or Dave Carter.
(d) She says she does not know enough about the fight.

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 is impartial and approaches his role as a fair judge.
(c) He supports the Baptist position even though he is a Methodist.
(d) He believes that Jim Weston should be forgiven but should make restitution.

3. What do the men at the store begin to talk about after Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive?
(a) They go back to arguing about whether the town needs a jail.
(b) They talk about the weather and how it will affect the harvest.
(c) They talk about who will win Daisy's heart.
(d) They return to talking about the town's snake problem.

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

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

6. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To get the witnesses.
(b) To get the gavel.
(c) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.
(d) To work at the store during the trial.

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

8. Which of the following best describes the Baptist position on Jim Weston's guilt?
(a) They believe that he and Dave Carter should resolve the issue themselves.
(b) They believe that he is innocent and should be released.
(c) They believe that he should be imprisoned for at least a year.
(d) They believe that he should be expelled from the town.

9. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He is going to speak to Jim Weston before the trial.
(b) He is looking for Joe Clarke so the he can discuss the trial process.
(c) He is headed to the Baptist church to prepare for the trial.
(d) He is looking for the evidence that will free Jim Weston.

10. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?
(a) Daisy's return to town has put a strain on their friendship.
(b) Dave Carter is distracted by her attention, but Jim Weston is ignoring her.
(c) It has not affected them at all.
(d) Jim Weston is distracted by her attention, but Dave Carter is ignoring her.

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

12. 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) Daisy will be on trial for causing all of the turmoil in town.
(c) Deacon Lindsay will be on trial for beating a woman.
(d) She will be on trial for beating some of the Baptists.

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

14. Why do some women challenge Joe Clarke's involvement in Jim Weston's trial?
(a) Many women believe that he should not be the judge because the incident occurred on his property.
(b) The Methodist women criticize him for holding the trial in a Baptist church.
(c) All of the women believe that he should bring in a judge from out of town.
(d) The Baptist women criticize him because he is a Methodist.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?

3. How does Joe Clarke defend himself against Sisters Taylor and Thomas when he arrives at the trial?

4. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?

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

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