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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. Why does Joe Clarke chase away the children who are playing in front of the store?
(a) It is getting late and their parents will expect them home.
(b) The children almost broke a window in his store.
(c) He does not really like children.
(d) They are noisy, and he cannot concentrate on his game.

2. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?
(a) The noise of the crowd.
(b) Deacon Simms runs in to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(c) Their yelling at each other.
(d) Daisy runs into the store to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.

3. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.
(b) The jail will bring in government money.
(c) The town is full of lawlessness.
(d) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.

4. Where is the notice of Jim Weston's trial displayed?
(a) It is tacked to a big oak tree in town.
(b) It is posted in Joe Clarke's store.
(c) It is posted on both church doors.
(d) It is not posted; everyone just knows about it.

5. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?
(a) A broken soda bottle.
(b) A chair from the porch.
(c) His fist.
(d) A mule bone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Sister Taylor share with Lum Boger in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?

3. What do the men at the store begin to talk about after Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive?

4. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?

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

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