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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. From which mule did the bone originally come?
(a) The mule that escaped from Will Cody's pasture.
(b) Lum Boger's old mule.
(c) No one knows.
(d) Matt Brazzle's mean mule.

2. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?
(a) She says that she is not interested in either.
(b) She will not say who she would choose.
(c) She says she prefers Dave Carter.
(d) She says she prefers Jim Weston.

3. Which of the following best describes the exchange between Sister Taylor and Deacon Lindsay?
(a) Their exchange leads to improved relations between both sides.
(b) They playfully tease each other.
(c) They say little, but they exchange vicious glances.
(d) They criticize each other and threaten to fight.

4. How does Deacon Lindsay respond to Sister Taylor's and Sister Thomas' actions in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is offended and turns to leave.
(b) He gets angry and wants to know why they aren't speaking.
(c) He extends his hand and asks for a reconciliation.
(d) He laughs because he thinks they are behaving like children.

5. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?
(a) Of stealing his chickens.
(b) Of being ungodly and not attending church.
(c) Of stealing from his store.
(d) Of mistreating women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?

3. Where have Jim Weston and Dave Carter been before they arrive at the store in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. According to Sister Taylor, what will ruin a person's eyesight?

5. According to Sister Taylor, how ugly is Deacon Lindsay?

(see the answer key)

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