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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is everyone silent when Sisters Moore and Boxer finish singing in Act I?
(a) Everyone has left the apartment.
(b) Everyone's head is bowed while they pray.
(c) Luke walks in the apartment.
(d) The first act has ended.

2. According to Brother Boxer in Act II, where has David been spending time?
(a) In bars.
(b) In church.
(c) At school.
(d) On the street.

3. 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.

4. Who's reportedly been keeping bad company in Act I?
(a) Luke.
(b) David.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Ida.

5. When Luke appears in Act I, how long does he say he'll be in town for?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A week.
(c) A couple of days.
(d) For the rest of his life.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Brother Boxer looking for in the new Frigidaire?

5. In Act II, which character mentioned going to Philadelphia with her husband, Herman?

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