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

5. When does the first act take place?
(a) Saturday afternoon.
(b) A Saturday morning.
(c) We aren't told.
(d) A Sunday morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how much suggested time takes place during Act I?

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

3. What is Brother Boxer looking for in the new Frigidaire?

4. Who tries to talk with the pastor about nothing being wrong with Brother Boxer's job in Act I?

5. What are the two collection plates made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is David's fear of staying with his mother in Act III?

2. Margaret speaks of an old blind woman from her childhood in Act III. The woman used to greet everyone with "How you this Lord's-day morning" no matter what the day. Who is Margaret comparing the old blind woman to and why?

3. David explains why he started playing piano in Act II. What was his explanation?

4. Why do Sister Boxer and Sister Moore come to church early in Act III?

5. When Sister Moore asks if anyone needs special attention in the first scene, a young woman named Ida Jackson comes up. What does Ida Jackson want?

6. Describe David as he enters the apartment in Act III.

7. Why does Margaret want to take David with her to Philadelphia?

8. In Act II, Luke insists that he heard David playing piano one day during the week. How did he know?

9. Why is Odessa so upset with the other church members in Act III?

10. Describe what you know about Sister Rice from Act II?

(see the answer keys)

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