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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?
(a) He accuses Jim Weston of being an inferior musician.
(b) He apologizes to his friend.
(c) He punches Jim Weston in the stomach.
(d) He ignores him and escorts Daisy into the store so he can buy her a treat.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?
(a) He needs to return it to Joe Lindsay.
(b) He needs it for evidence at the trial.
(c) He needs to return it to Matt Brazzle.
(d) He wants to make sure that no one else uses it as a weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?

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

3. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?

4. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?

5. Why does Joe Lindsay bring the mule bone to the store?

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