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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the charge of assault and battery, how does Jim Weston plead?
(a) He says he is sorry that he did it, but he is not guilty.
(b) He says he is sorry and pleads guilty.
(c) He says he did not do it and is not guilty.
(d) He says he did it and would do it again, but he's not guilty.

3. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?
(a) It's the only place that he's ever lived.
(b) He was born and raised there.
(c) He needs the town to maintain a positive reputation so that he can sell his property for a profit.
(d) He put up the money to purchase and develop the land.

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

5. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is jealous and wants to fight for Daisy's love.
(b) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(c) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.
(d) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men at the store react to Mrs. Roberts' plight?

2. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

3. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?

4. Who receives the applause from the Methodist side of the church?

5. What complaint does Joe Clarke make about Lum Boger?

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