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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. Which of the following best describes the Baptist position on Jim Weston's guilt?
(a) They believe that he and Dave Carter should resolve the issue themselves.
(b) They believe that he is innocent and should be released.
(c) They believe that he should be imprisoned for at least a year.
(d) They believe that he should be expelled from the town.

2. When the fighting children enter, what does Sister Taylor look for, and what does she intend to do with it?
(a) She looks for an easy exit so she can get away from the children.
(b) She looks for another adult to help back her up.
(c) She looks for a rock to throw at the children.
(d) She looks for a stick with which she can hit the children.

3. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas greet Joe Clarke when he arrives at the trial?
(a) They criticize him for taking the Baptist side of the argument.
(b) They ignore him and do not speak to him at all.
(c) They wish him luck.
(d) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.

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

5. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?
(a) Some kettle corn.
(b) A red soda.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) Cotton candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joe Clarke chase away the children who are playing in front of the store?

2. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?

3. Where is the notice of Jim Weston's trial displayed?

4. For what crime is Jim Weston being tried?

5. How does Joe Clarke defend himself against Sisters Taylor and Thomas when he arrives at the trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence in Act 3 suggests that Dave and Jim still have a strong bond?

2. Describe Joe Clarke's treatment of Lum Boger.

3. What reason does Sister Thomas give to support why they should all testify for Jim at the trial?

4. Why does Jim turn his back on Daisy after she offers him a job and a place to go?

5. What do the women think about Daisy's mother's reaction to the trial?

6. Why is Lum Boger unable to testify about the fight between Dave and Jim?

7. How do Jim and Dave react to the squabbling among the people at the trial?

8. Why are people confused by the ringing of the church bell?

9. How does the ending of the play confirm that Jim and Dave have reconciled their friendship?

10. Describe Daisy's reaction to Dave's and Jim's fight.

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