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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act II, Luke accuses Margaret of treating David like he's how many years old?
(a) Five years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Eight years old.
(d) Two years old.

2. Who defends Margaret to the others in Act II?
(a) David.
(b) Sister Moore.
(c) Luke.
(d) Odessa.

3. Who enters the church during the last line of a song in Act II?
(a) Ida Jackson.
(b) Luke.
(c) David.
(d) Margaret.

4. In Act II, which character mentioned going to Philadelphia with her husband, Herman?
(a) Sister Sally.
(b) Ida Jackson.
(c) Sister Douglass.
(d) Sister Rice.

5. Who is in his grave, according to Sister Boxer in the first act?
(a) Brother Alexander.
(b) Brother Washington.
(c) Elder King.
(d) Elder Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What musicians does David compare his father to in Act II?

2. Act II takes place how many days later than Act I?

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

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

5. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?

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