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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does preacher Deshee call Cain?
(a) a tall fellow.
(b) a lazy boy.
(c) a mean rascal.
(d) a surprise to Adam and Eve.

2. What is the setting for the opening scene of the play?
(a) a Southern African American church social.
(b) a Baptist Sunday School.
(c) a big reunion in Heaven.
(d) the creation of the Earth.

3. Who are the characters participating in the heavenly fish fry?
(a) God, Gabriel, and the Archangel.
(b) preacher Deshee's congregation.
(c) Adam, Moses, and Seth.
(d) black angels of all sizes and sexes.

4. How does God speak?
(a) like a Baptist preacher.
(b) in pantomime.
(c) with a rich, bass voice.
(d) in a high, soprano voice.

5. Where in the Bible does preacher Deshee start reading?
(a) from the Psalms.
(b) from the Gospel of John.
(c) from Genesis.
(d) from Revelation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the children disturb preacher Deshee?

2. What does preacher Deshee say about God?

3. What form do the next scenes in the play take?

4. What theatrical device is used to bring Eve onto the stage?

5. What is Eve wearing at her creation?

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