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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The person who comes forward at the end of the sermon is carrying what?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Money.
(c) A sick baby.
(d) A handkerchief.

2. Who does the pastor plan on seeing in Philadelphia?
(a) Sister Baker.
(b) Mother Phillips.
(c) The pastor's mother.
(d) Elder Thomas.

3. What reason does David give for not wanting to go to Philadelphia with his mother?
(a) He doesn't want to miss playing the guitar in church.
(b) He doesn't like Philadelphia.
(c) He has a cold starting.
(d) He doesn't want to miss music school.

4. Who went downtown and saw Luke the night before the first scene?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Odessa.
(d) David.

5. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?
(a) TB (tuberculosis).
(b) Cancer.
(c) Alcoholism.
(d) Emphysema.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?

2. Who tries to talk with the pastor about nothing being wrong with Brother Boxer's job in Act I?

3. What is Brother Boxer's first name?

4. Whose bedroom is mentioned from the beginning of Act I?

5. How old is David?

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