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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is David?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 17.

3. What are the two collection plates made of?
(a) One is made of glass, and the other from brass.
(b) One is made of brass, and the other straw.
(c) Both are made of brass.
(d) Both are made of straw.

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

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

6. Where is the pastor planning on going after the church service in Act 1?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Pittsburg.
(d) Boston.

7. Who refers to the home/church as a Holy Ghost station during the first act?
(a) Sister Moore.
(b) Brother Boxer.
(c) Sister Boxer.
(d) Margaret.

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

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

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

11. What reason does David give for not wanting to go to Philadelphia with his mother?
(a) He doesn't want to miss music school.
(b) He doesn't like Philadelphia.
(c) He has a cold starting.
(d) He doesn't want to miss playing the guitar in church.

12. The person who comes forward at the end of the sermon is carrying what?
(a) A sick baby.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) Money.

13. 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) Singing.
(c) A phone ringing.
(d) Preaching.

14. The rumor that Brother Boxer has heard is that Luke's father is sick with what?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Emphysema.
(c) TB (tuberculosis).
(d) Cancer.

15. How did Luke know where to find Margaret?
(a) Luke followed David to find Margaret.
(b) Luke knew Margaret would be somewhere near a church.
(c) Someone told Luke about Margaret in a letter.
(d) Luke asked around to find Margaret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of set is used in "The Amen Corner"?

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

3. Who was out late the night before the church service in the first act?

4. Who does the pastor suggest as a substitute piano player for the church service?

5. When Luke appears in Act I, how long does he say he'll be in town for?

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