View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Brother Boxer looking for in the new Frigidaire?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Cola.
(c) Kool-Aid.
(d) Iced Tea.

3. Who's supposed to send a telegram if anything happens to Luke during "The Amen Corner."
(a) Sister Moore.
(b) Odessa.
(c) Sister Boxer.
(d) David.

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

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

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

7. Who says, "Bring up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Sister Boxer.
(d) Sister Moore.

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

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

10. Who tells David that he has a natural gift for music?
(a) Sister Moore.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Luke.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is located stage right in the first act and throughout the play?

2. According to Luke, who goes digging for pork chops when she sees a man?

3. What scenery does the play open with?

4. The set for "The Amen Corner contains what components?

5. What nickname does Luke call his wife?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 438 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample