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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to talk with the pastor about nothing being wrong with Brother Boxer's job in Act I?
(a) Sister Boxer.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Margaret.

2. What is the first thing that Margaret says when Luke walks into the apartment in Act i?
(a) "I'm so glad to see you."
(b) "Get out."
(c) "Luke."
(d) "What are you doing here?"

3. Who does the pastor suggest as a substitute piano player for the church service?
(a) Sister Moore.
(b) Sister Jackson.
(c) Sister Price.
(d) Sister David.

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

5. In the sermon in the first act, who does the pastor say that King Hezekiah called on?
(a) God.
(b) Isaiah.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Jesus.

6. Who went downtown and saw Luke the night before the first scene?
(a) Joseph.
(b) David.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Odessa.

7. Who does the pastor plan on seeing in Philadelphia?
(a) The pastor's mother.
(b) Sister Baker.
(c) Elder Thomas.
(d) Mother Phillips.

8. Which of the characters is the pastor as the play opens?
(a) Margaret Alexander.
(b) Brother Boxer.
(c) Sister Moore.
(d) Ida Jackson.

9. Before the curtain rises in the first act, there are street sounds including laughter, cursing, and a radio. What other sound is heard?
(a) Piano playing.
(b) Preaching.
(c) Singing.
(d) A phone ringing.

10. According to the pastor's first act sermon, what is an example of an activity one does when one's "mind ain't on the Lord"?
(a) Reading the funny papers.
(b) Washing cocktail glasses.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Going out.

11. What happens when Luke starts to leave during Act I?
(a) Luke falls against the table.
(b) Margaret starts crying.
(c) Luke begins uncontrollable coughing.
(d) David asks him not to go.

12. What is played as the music prologue to Act I?
(a) "I Got the Holy Spirit."
(b) "I Laid My Burdens Down."
(c) "The Blues is Man."
(d) "If Jesus Had to Pray, What About Me?"

13. Approximately how much suggested time takes place during Act I?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) Less couple of hours.

14. The set for "The Amen Corner contains what components?
(a) A church and outside a church.
(b) Living room and bedroom.
(c) Inside and outside of a house.
(d) Home and church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sits on top of the piano in the church in the first scene?

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

3. Everyone tries to convince Margaret to stay to care for Luke instead of going out of town. What does she decide?

4. Where does the play, "The Amen Corner," take place?

5. What scenery does the play open with?

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