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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the play, "The Amen Corner," take place?
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Harlem.

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

3. Who leaves the service to put coffee on during the first act?
(a) Odessa.
(b) David.
(c) Brother Boxer.
(d) Sister Boxer.

4. 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) Going out.
(d) Listening to music.

5. What is Brother Boxer's first name?
(a) Tom.
(b) Joel.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ben.

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

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

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

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

10. 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?
(a) Jazz club.
(b) At another church.
(c) Driving a bus.
(d) Blues club.

11. What does David say when his father asks if his mother is a good pastor?
(a) "Good pastor."
(b) David remains silent.
(c) " don't know."
(d) "Amen!"

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

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

14. Everyone tries to convince Margaret to stay to care for Luke instead of going out of town. What does she decide?
(a) Margaret calls and cancels her trip.
(b) Margaret decides to go on her trip.
(c) Margaret decides to postpone her trip for a couple of days.
(d) Margaret sends Sister Moore in her place.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Luke a "bad boy"?

2. Who is in his grave, according to Sister Boxer in the first act?

3. How much does Sister Moore place in the offering basket in the first act?

4. Who's supposed to send a telegram if anything happens to Luke during "The Amen Corner."

5. How old is David?

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