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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bynum say he gets his name?
(a) because he does magic by numbers
(b) because he buys nothing
(c) because he binds people
(d) because he is from Bynum

2. What is Bynum's reaction when Seth suggests a Juba?
(a) He says he needs some rest.
(b) He says he'll watch the others.
(c) He says they Juba too much.
(d) He says he's always ready to Juba.

3. What does Selig ask Seth to make with the metal sheets he's brought?
(a) tin cups
(b) buckets
(c) cooking pots
(d) dustpans

4. What does Seth tell Bertha to set aside, to come Juba instead?
(a) the laundry
(b) the dishes
(c) the mending
(d) the baking

5. Who left the rooming house, still owing Seth two dollars?
(a) Hiram
(b) Martha
(c) Reuben
(d) Eugene

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mattie's man say was on her?

2. What spiritual entity is mentioned in the Juba, as noted in the play's stage direction?

3. What does Loomis say is happening as Bynum tells him that everyone in the vision is standing up?

4. What is the first question Seth asks Molly?

5. Why does Selig say he can't find Bynum's "shiny man"?

(see the answer key)

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