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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?
(a) They are beating each other with the mule bone.
(b) They are shaking hands and apologizing to each other.
(c) They are playing a friendly game of checkers.
(d) They are still arguing about the town.

2. What reason is given to support the idea of the Baptist minister leading the prayer before trial?
(a) The Baptist minister has more formal education.
(b) Joe Clarke is a Baptist, and he is acting as the judge.
(c) The Baptists say better prayers that the Methodists.
(d) The trial is in his church, so he should say the prayer.

3. Which of the following best describes Teets Miiller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They are tomboys who want to be included in the boys' games.
(b) They are demure and shy.
(c) Men are attracted to them because of their dependability and modesty.
(d) They dress up and come to the store only to show off for the men.

4. Who receives the applause from the Methodist side of the church?
(a) Joe Clarke.
(b) Joe Lindsay.
(c) Reverend Childers.
(d) Deacon Simms.

5. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Joe Clarke.
(c) Marshal Lum Boger.
(d) Deacon Simms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men in front of the store react to Deacon Simms' arrival?

2. Why does Joe Clarke get frustrated with Lum Boger?

3. What complaint does Deacon Simms have about snakes?

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

5. What does Sister Thomas repeatedly say she needs to do before the trial?

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