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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Herald Loomis hang around?
(a) at the local store
(b) outside the church
(c) in the town square
(d) on the front porch

2. How does Seth realize who Herald Loomis' wife is?
(a) She looks just like Loomis' daughter.
(b) He remembers the woman mentioning her husband's name.
(c) Loomis shows him a picture.
(d) Loomis shows him a necklace that's the same as his wife's.

3. What did Mattie's man say was on her?
(a) a dark cloud
(b) the devil's breath
(c) an aura of death
(d) a curse prayer

4. What does Reuben sell to Bynum?
(a) pigeons
(b) seeds
(c) carving tools
(d) stones

5. Why did Martha leave the rooming house?
(a) She went to be with her mother.
(b) They moved the church.
(c) She found cheaper lodgings.
(d) She married a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Selig's nickname?

2. What does Herald Loomis say his profession is?

3. How many dustpans does Seth have to sell Selig on his second visit?

4. Who left the rooming house, still owing Seth two dollars?

5. What does Bertha say about Loomis hiring Selig?

(see the answer key)

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