1. What argument does Deacon Simms use to defend Jim Weston?
(a) He says that Jim was full of rage and did not realize what he was doing.
(b) He says that according to white law and the Bible, a mule bone is not a weapon.
(c) He says that Jim was simply defending himself from Dave's angry tirade.
(d) He says that it was an innocent disagreement between friends, but not a crime.

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

3. What does Sister Taylor think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?
(a) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt is a strong woman who will not let the trouble get to her.
(b) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt must be angry about Daisy's behavior.
(c) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt does not care because she has not raised Daisy properly anyway.
(d) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt must be embarrassed by all of the attention.

4. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?
(a) He says he found it behind the store.
(b) He says he found it while he was hunting.
(c) It is his good luck charm, so he never leaves home without it.
(d) He always carries it with him when he walks to town in order to fight off stray dogs.

5. How does Brother Nixon respond to Sister Lewis' chastisement?
(a) He mocks her and shakes himself at her.
(b) He apologizes and then sits quietly.
(c) He looks at her innocently and pretends that he has done nothing.
(d) He pretends that he cannot hear her.