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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. What information does Sister Taylor share with Lum Boger in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She tells him that Deacon Simms is looking for him.
(b) She tells him where the gavel is located.
(c) She tells him when and where the trial will be held.
(d) She tells him that Daisy deserves to be arrested, not Jim Weston.
2. 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.
3. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?
(a) In a month.
(b) The text does not state how long it will be until his trial.
(c) In two weeks.
(d) On Monday.
4. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.
(a) They do not agree on many ideas and do not get along.
(b) They are friendly toward one another.
(c) They work together to fight corruption.
(d) They are beginning to learn how to accept one another.
5. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?
(a) He believes that she has enough food.
(b) The meat is not very good quality.
(c) He is afraid of Mr. Roberts, who has warned him against giving food to her.
(d) They have a longstanding feud.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?
2. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
3. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
4. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?
5. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
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