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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Margaret and Odessa agree that Brother Boxer doesn't have any right to be doing?
(a) Not helping his wife with the house.
(b) Smoking and drinking.
(c) Driving a liquor truck.
(d) Sitting in front of the television.

2. What nickname does Luke call his wife?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Sweetheart.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Marge.

3. What is Brother Boxer looking for in the new Frigidaire?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Cola.
(c) Iced Tea.
(d) Kool-Aid.

4. 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.

5. Who tells David that he has a natural gift for music?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Luke.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Sister Moore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Cat got your tongue, Maggie?"

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

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 says, "Tell him to call on the Lord!"

5. 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"?

(see the answer key)

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