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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the men in front of the store react to Deacon Simms' arrival?
(a) They begin to harass and verbally assault him.
(b) They quickly hide their games and their winnings.
(c) They welcome him to join their poker game.
(d) They try to ignore him, hoping that he will go away.

3. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?
(a) Her husband doesn't provide enough for her and her children.
(b) He owes her money for some eggs that she traded.
(c) He gave meat to her neighbor, so it is only fair that he do the same for her.
(d) Their religion requires that he take care of the poor.

4. As the evening progresses, what games do the men on the porch play?
(a) They play Scrabble.
(b) They play hangman.
(c) They shoot dice.
(d) They alternate between cards and playing checkers.

5. What instrument does Jim Weston play?
(a) The fiddle.
(b) The guitar.
(c) The accordion.
(d) The harmonica.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?

2. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?

3. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?

4. Who is Joe Clarke?

5. Which of the following best describes Teets Miiller and Bootsie Pitts?

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