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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II, who says that it's the man who's supposed to lead, not the woman?

2. Who enters the church during the last line of a song in Act II?

3. In Act II Sister Boxer and Margaret argue about the difference between having trumpets and drums in church and what?

4. Who is laid in the churchyard that Margaret refers to in Act II?

5. Who says, "The way that box is going, you wouldn't of hear the Holy Ghost come in"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much is made about David following in his father's footsteps as they both want music as their career. Do you think that David will end up like his father? Why or why not? Support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

In the last act, Margaret is upset at the loudness coming from the church. After telling her that she always told them to praise the Lord with fervor, Brother Boxer asks Margaret, "Where's all your fervor done gone to, Sister Margaret?" Fervor is another word for passion. Compare and contrast the ideas about passion for the church and passion for another person in "The Amen Corner."

Essay Topic 3

Margaret makes a big deal that people can't be truly holy if their minds on other things like reading comics or driving liquor trucks as part of their job. What else in "The Amen Corner" is showed as something that keeps people from being holy?

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