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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in his grave, according to Sister Boxer in the first act?
(a) Brother Alexander.
(b) Brother Washington.
(c) Elder King.
(d) Elder Smith.

2. What happens when Luke starts to leave during Act I?
(a) Luke begins uncontrollable coughing.
(b) David asks him not to go.
(c) Margaret starts crying.
(d) Luke falls against the table.

3. Who does the pastor suggest as a substitute piano player for the church service?
(a) Sister Jackson.
(b) Sister Price.
(c) Sister David.
(d) Sister Moore.

4. Who calls Luke a "bad boy"?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Sister Moore.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Sister Boxer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the congregation sings loudly and claps hands and shakes tambourines, this is called what kind of song?

2. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?

3. What is located stage left in "The Amen Corner"?

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

5. Which of the characters is the pastor as the play opens?

(see the answer key)

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