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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sister Taylor suggest that changes Sister Jones' mind about testifying?
(a) She says that the issue is not about Jim Weston, but about defending themselves from the Baptists.
(b) She convinces her that Jim Weston is really an honest, hard-working man who deserves their support.
(c) She assures her that everyone else in town will be testifying, so she should join in.
(d) She convinces her that it is their civic responsibility to testify.

2. What part of Joe Clarke's appearance does Sister Thomas criticize?
(a) She says he has a flat nose.
(b) She says he has short, stubby legs.
(c) She says he has a huge stomach.
(d) She says his hair looks like a nest of beavers.

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

4. Why does Daisy come to the store?
(a) She needs to pick up some items for her mother.
(b) She wants to challenge the men to a high-stakes poker game.
(c) She wants to show off her new dress for all of the men.
(d) She needs to buy some stamps.

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?
(a) He laughs because he thinks it must be a joke.
(b) He is offended and argues.
(c) He isn't sure, but agrees to bring it up at the next town meeting.
(d) He agrees and wants to hear more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joe Clarke?

2. According to Sister Taylor, what is Joe Clarke trying to look like as he heads to the trial?

3. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas respond to Reverend Childers' greeting?

4. Why does Sister Jones say she won't testify for Jim Weston?

5. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act III, why does Daisy threaten to leave after Dave arrives at the train tracks?

2. Why does Hambo bring out the checkerboard?

3. How do Jim's and Dave's attitudes toward Daisy change at the end of Act 3?

4. What does the description of the Baptist church details suggest about the congregation?

5. How does Mrs. Thomas' show herself to be hypocrite with her response to Mrs. Blunt's request?

6. Describe Daisy's reaction to the accusation that she has come between Dave and Jim.

7. Describe Elder Simms' attitude toward the people of the town.

8. What does the crowd on the porch suggest to Dave and Jim about Daisy's intentions, and how do the men respond?

9. How do the Methodists and Baptists continue their argument into Act 3?

10. Compare the greeting that Sisters Thomas and Taylor give Reverend Childers and Joe Lindsay to the greeting that they give Deacon Simms and Joe Clarke.

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