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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Sister Moore asks if there's anyone who needs "the Lord's especial attention," who comes forward?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Luke Alexander.
(c) Ida Jackson.
(d) Agnes.

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

8. Who is it that appears in the alley before the pastor leaves on a trip?
(a) Luke.
(b) Elder Johnson.
(c) Ida Jackson.
(d) Mother Phillips.

9. Who says something about "wishing you'd leave the Lord's work to the Lord."?
(a) David.
(b) Luke.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Odessa.

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

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

12. How much does Sister Moore place in the offering basket in the first act?
(a) Two dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Fifty cents.
(d) A dollar.

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

14. How long has Luke been separated from his wife and son?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 11 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is played as the music prologue to Act I?

2. What do Margaret and Odessa agree that Brother Boxer doesn't have any right to be doing?

3. 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"?

4. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?

5. What scenery does the play open with?

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