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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To get the gavel.
(b) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.
(c) To work at the store during the trial.
(d) To get the witnesses.

2. What is Dave Carter wearing when he enters the church?
(a) A cast on his arm.
(b) A bandage on his head.
(c) A large black hat.
(d) A neck brace.

3. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?
(a) He is too busy and on his way to work.
(b) He says she is too ugly.
(c) He heard that she has been gossiping about him.
(d) She is a Baptist and he does not speak to Baptists.

4. Where have Jim Weston and Dave Carter been before they arrive at the store in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) They have been playing music at a whites-only club.
(b) They have been working up North at a white-owned factory.
(c) They were at Daisy's house.
(d) They have been out working in the fields all day.

5. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?
(a) Jim Weston causes Dave Carter to spill red soda all over his shirt.
(b) Jim Weston accidentally hits Daisy when he swings at Dave.Carter.
(c) Jim Weston breaks his nose.
(d) Jim Weston makes a rude comment about Dave Carter's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daisy think of Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music?

2. According to the characters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, how are Reverend Childers and Deacon Simms different?

3. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?

4. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?

5. Hambo accuses Deacon Simms of telling what lie?

(see the answer key)

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