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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mattie say about moving in to the boardinghouse?
(a) She had to sell some of her things to have room.
(b) She didn't have many things and Jeremy helped her.
(c) She didn't bring all of her things.
(d) She will need a few days to finish moving.

2. What odd shift does Seth work?
(a) on the weekends
(b) two hours on, two hours off
(c) at night
(d) every other day

3. What does Reuben say happened to his best friend?
(a) He fell for a girl.
(b) He died.
(c) He moved away.
(d) He got stuck up.

4. What does Loomis say when Mattie asks what he'll do if he can't find his wife?
(a) Loomis says that if he doesn't find her, he doesn't know what will happen.
(b) Loomis says that he can't not find her.
(c) Loomis says that if he doesn't find her, he'll live for his daughter.
(d) Loomis says that if he doesn't find her, he'll die.

5. What does Herald Loomis say his profession is?
(a) deacon
(b) bookkeeper
(c) furrier
(d) blacksmith

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more dustpans does Selig want?

2. Why does Molly say she slept soundly?

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

4. Why did Martha leave the rooming house?

5. How does Loomis react to Bynum's singing?

(see the answer key)

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