4. What do Margaret and Odessa agree that Brother Boxer doesn't have any right to be doing?
(a) Not helping his wife with the house.
(b) Sitting in front of the television.
(c) Driving a liquor truck.
(d) Smoking and drinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is located stage left in "The Amen Corner"?

2. When does the first act take place?

3. Where does the play, "The Amen Corner," take place?

4. Why is everyone silent when Sisters Moore and Boxer finish singing in Act I?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene as Act II opens.

2. Margaret makes all kinds of excuses as to why David might have drank liquor, including friends making fun of him, a girl, or his father. What was David's reason?

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

4. What do we know about Mrs. Jackson's baby by Act III?

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

6. As Margaret leaves for Philadelphia at the end of the first act, she shouts instructions for everyone. What are they?

7. Why doesn't David want to go to Philadelphia?

8. In Act II, what is Margaret's position about music in the church?

9. Odessa tries to convince Margaret to return to church in Act III and win back her congregation, but Margaret says she can't. Why?

10. What gossip concerning David does Brother Boxer share with his wife and Sister Moore in Act I?

(see the answer keys)

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