1. Why does Joe Clarke chase away the children who are playing in front of the store?
(a) They are noisy, and he cannot concentrate on his game.
(b) It is getting late and their parents will expect them home.
(c) The children almost broke a window in his store.
(d) He does not really like children.

2. Which of the following best describes the exchange between Sister Taylor and Deacon Lindsay?
(a) Their exchange leads to improved relations between both sides.
(b) They playfully tease each other.
(c) They say little, but they exchange vicious glances.
(d) They criticize each other and threaten to fight.

3. What does everyone believe has happened when the church bell begins to toll?
(a) Everone believes that Jim Weston has been cleared of the charges.
(b) Everyone believes that Jim Weston has been convicted and sentenced.
(c) Everyone thinks that Dave Carter has died from his injuries.
(d) Everyone believes that the trial is about to begin.

4. What evidence does Joe Clarke offer to support his accusation of JIm Weston?
(a) He says he has seen odd-shaped bulges in his coat pockets.
(b) He says he just looks like the type of guy who would do such a thing.
(c) He says he always behaves suspiciously.
(d) He says he has heard that he buries a lot of feathers in his back yard.

5. What does Sister Taylor say she would do with Daisy if she were her mother?
(a) She says she would put her out of the house and let her support herself.
(b) She says she would beat her for acting like a tramp.
(c) She says she would send her back North to get her away from the men.
(d) She says she would not allow her out of the house.