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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the congregation sings loudly and claps hands and shakes tambourines, this is called what kind of song?
(a) A "shout" song.
(b) Folk music.
(c) "Feel good" music.
(d) Gospel music.

3. Who says that there "ain't no age in the Lord"?
(a) Brother Boxer.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Sister Boxer.
(d) Sister Moore.

4. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?
(a) Ida Jackson.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Luke Alexander.

5. What scenery does the play open with?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The scrim wall of the tenement.
(c) A street scene.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Luke been separated from his wife and son?

2. How did Luke know where to find Margaret?

3. What nickname does Luke call his wife?

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

5. The first spoken part of the play is from what character?

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