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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is it that appears in the alley before the pastor leaves on a trip?
(a) Ida Jackson.
(b) Mother Phillips.
(c) Elder Johnson.
(d) Luke.

2. In the play, who claims to have left to get away from the stink of whiskey?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Sister Moore.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Ida.

3. What is played as the music prologue to Act I?
(a) "I Got the Holy Spirit."
(b) "I Laid My Burdens Down."
(c) "The Blues is Man."
(d) "If Jesus Had to Pray, What About Me?"

4. What reason does David give for not wanting to go to Philadelphia with his mother?
(a) He has a cold starting.
(b) He doesn't like Philadelphia.
(c) He doesn't want to miss playing the guitar in church.
(d) He doesn't want to miss music school.

5. During Act I, two people say "God doesn't like liars." Who were they?
(a) Sisters Boxer and Moore.
(b) Brother and Sister Boxer.
(c) Margaret and David.
(d) David and Luke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of set is used in "The Amen Corner"?

2. How long has Luke been separated from his wife and son?

3. What nickname does Luke call his wife?

4. Why is everyone silent when Sisters Moore and Boxer finish singing in Act I?

5. How old is David?

(see the answer key)

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