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

2. Who was out late the night before the church service in the first act?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Luke.
(d) David.

3. Who says, "You play piano like I dreamed you would" to David in Act II?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Brother Boxer.
(c) Luke.
(d) Margaret.

4. What sound interrupts the argument in the church during Act II?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Shouting from Margarets house.
(c) Jazz music in the street.
(d) Music from Margaret's house.

5. Who says, "Cat got your tongue, Maggie?"
(a) Ida.
(b) Luke.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Brother Boxer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II, Brother Boxer insinuates that the congregation paid for what household item?

2. During the first act, Brother Boxer tell his wife and Sister Moore that he's heard that David's father is back in town. Where is David's father reportedly working?

3. Who leaves to look for David in Act II?

4. In the play, who claims to have left to get away from the stink of whiskey?

5. Who says that there "ain't no age in the Lord"?

(see the answer key)

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