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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?
(a) The church.
(b) The living room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) A bedroom.

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

3. Before the curtain rises in the first act, there are street sounds including laughter, cursing, and a radio. What other sound is heard?
(a) A phone ringing.
(b) Piano playing.
(c) Preaching.
(d) Singing.

4. When does the first act take place?
(a) A Sunday morning.
(b) Saturday afternoon.
(c) A Saturday morning.
(d) We aren't told.

5. Where is the pastor planning on going after the church service in Act 1?
(a) Pittsburg.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's supposed to send a telegram if anything happens to Luke during "The Amen Corner."

2. The set for "The Amen Corner contains what components?

3. What reason does David give for not wanting to go to Philadelphia with his mother?

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

5. Who went downtown and saw Luke the night before the first scene?

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