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

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

3. What aspect of Mattie's looks does Jeremy comment on favorably?
(a) her hair
(b) her eyes
(c) her legs
(d) her hips

4. Why can't Bynum tell Selig the meaning of life?
(a) He says Selig resists the knowledge.
(b) He says Selig has to figure it out.
(c) He says Selig isn't ready to understand.
(d) He says Selig doesn't really want to know.

5. What does Bertha tell Seth to get ready for?
(a) work
(b) bed
(c) breakfast
(d) church

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the Juba, as the caller?

2. What does Mattie offer to help with?

3. Why did Selig leave his wife?

4. How much extra does Seth want to charge Herald Loomis per week for his daughter's food?

5. What does Herald Loomis say his profession is?

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