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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play Five, God's Great Supper, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Morning Star dangle over her baby son at the end of Scene Six of The Courtship of Morning Star?
(a) The gold pocket watch Rowen took from Earl Tod.
(b) A lock of her hair.
(c) A cornshuck doll.
(d) A silver rattle.

2. In Play Four, what does Patrick Rowen ask Jessie to do with the circuit court's mules, if any shooting occurs during the court's visit?
(a) Feed the mules.
(b) Shoot the mules.
(c) Make the mules hard to find.
(d) Drown the mules.

3. In Play One, Masters of the Trade, how does Michael Rowen say he injures his ankle?
(a) In a tumble down a hill.
(b) His foot gets caught in a bear trap.
(c) In a fall from his horse.
(d) He falls down some steps.

4. What does Earl Tod do before he offers Michael Rowen food and water?
(a) He demands money for his hospitality.
(b) He knocks Rowen down and searches him for weapons.
(c) He offers Rowen whiskey.
(d) He introduces Rowen to Sam.

5. When Patrick Rowen tells his father he wants to marry Rebecca Talbert, how does Michael Rowen react?
(a) He tells Star to get a preacher to conduct the wedding.
(b) He says he wants Rebecca for himself.
(c) He disapproves and refuses to give Patrick land.
(d) He gives Patrick his blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jed Rowen tells his father that Randall Talbert is just a kid in Play Five, how does Ezekiel respond?

2. What happens to Joe Talbert, Star's lover, at the end of Play Three, The Homecoming?

3. Who does Michael Rowen bring back from Louisville with him in Play Three, The Homecoming?

4. Why is Rebecca Talbert unhappy with Patrick Rowen at the beginning of Play Three, The Homecoming?

5. In Play Five, who does Ezekiel find hiding under the Rowen porch and overhearing his conversation with Jed about killing Richard?

(see the answer key)

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