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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The first spoken part of the play is from what character?
(a) Sister Moore.
(b) Sister Boxer.
(c) Margaret.
(d) David.

3. The person who comes forward at the end of the sermon is carrying what?
(a) Money.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A sick baby.

4. What does Luke remove from his pajama pocket in Act II?
(a) Money.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A mouthpiece.

5. In Act II, how much did Brother Boxer say that it cost him to go to Philadelphia?
(a) Twenty-five dollars.
(b) Three or four dollars.
(c) Forty dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is it that appears in the alley before the pastor leaves on a trip?

2. In the sermon in the first act, who does the pastor say that King Hezekiah called on?

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

4. Who mentions David leaving home?

5. Who says, "Ain't a soul been born infallible"?

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