The Amen Corner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Amen Corner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the pastor planning on going after the church service in Act 1?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Pittsburg.

2. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?
(a) Luke Alexander.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Ida Jackson.
(d) Agnes.

3. According to Luke, who goes digging for pork chops when she sees a man?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Sister Boxer.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Odessa.

4. Why is everyone silent when Sisters Moore and Boxer finish singing in Act I?
(a) Everyone's head is bowed while they pray.
(b) Everyone has left the apartment.
(c) The first act has ended.
(d) Luke walks in the apartment.

5. What do Margaret and Odessa agree that Brother Boxer doesn't have any right to be doing?
(a) Smoking and drinking.
(b) Driving a liquor truck.
(c) Not helping his wife with the house.
(d) Sitting in front of the television.

6. Who does the pastor suggest as a substitute piano player for the church service?
(a) Sister Jackson.
(b) Sister Moore.
(c) Sister David.
(d) Sister Price.

7. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?
(a) TB (tuberculosis).
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Emphysema.
(d) Cancer.

8. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?
(a) The living room.
(b) A bedroom.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The church.

9. Who tells David that he has a natural gift for music?
(a) Luke.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Margaret.

10. Who says, "Bring up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Sister Boxer.

11. During the first act, Brother Boxer tell his wife and Sister Moore that he's heard that David's father is back in town. Where is David's father reportedly working?
(a) Blues club.
(b) Jazz club.
(c) At another church.
(d) Driving a bus.

12. Where does the play, "The Amen Corner," take place?
(a) Harlem.
(b) Boston.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Philadelphia.

13. What nickname does Luke call his wife?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Marge.
(d) Sweetheart.

14. Who tries to talk with the pastor about nothing being wrong with Brother Boxer's job in Act I?
(a) Sister Boxer.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Margaret.

15. When the congregation sings loudly and claps hands and shakes tambourines, this is called what kind of song?
(a) A "shout" song.
(b) "Feel good" music.
(c) Folk music.
(d) Gospel music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in his grave, according to Sister Boxer in the first act?

2. What are the two collection plates made of?

3. What is the first thing that Margaret says when Luke walks into the apartment in Act i?

4. What scenery does the play open with?

5. Whose bedroom is mentioned from the beginning of Act I?

(see the answer keys)

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