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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first act, Brother Boxer tell his wife and Sister Moore that he's heard that David's father is back in town. Where is David's father reportedly working?
(a) Driving a bus.
(b) Jazz club.
(c) Blues club.
(d) At another church.

2. Who's supposed to send a telegram if anything happens to Luke during "The Amen Corner."
(a) Odessa.
(b) David.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Sister Boxer.

3. Which of the characters is the pastor as the play opens?
(a) Brother Boxer.
(b) Ida Jackson.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Margaret Alexander.

4. According to the pastor's first act sermon, what is an example of an activity one does when one's "mind ain't on the Lord"?
(a) Going out.
(b) Washing cocktail glasses.
(c) Reading the funny papers.
(d) Listening to music.

5. What is played as the music prologue to Act I?
(a) "The Blues is Man."
(b) "If Jesus Had to Pray, What About Me?"
(c) "I Laid My Burdens Down."
(d) "I Got the Holy Spirit."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells David that he has a natural gift for music?

2. Who was out late the night before the church service in the first act?

3. Before the curtain rises in the first act, there are street sounds including laughter, cursing, and a radio. What other sound is heard?

4. Who leaves the service to put coffee on during the first act?

5. Who is it that appears in the alley before the pastor leaves on a trip?

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