1. How does Joe Clarke respond to Mrs. Nixon's accusation that he mistreats his wife and sells rancid bacon?
(a) He bangs his gavel and calls for order.
(b) He says everyone knows that she lies, so he is not concerned.
(c) He says she will not be allowed to buy anything else from the store until she pays back the money she owes.
(d) He says she smells like a nest of yellow hammers.

2. Why does Sister Taylor doubt that the girl's mother will influence the girl?
(a) She knows that the mother tries but has no control over the daughter.
(b) She says the girl's mother does not behave any better than the daughter.
(c) She says that a child that mean will not listen to anyone.
(d) She knows that the girl only listens to her father.

3. When the fighting children enter, what does Sister Taylor look for, and what does she intend to do with it?
(a) She looks for an easy exit so she can get away from the children.
(b) She looks for another adult to help back her up.
(c) She looks for a rock to throw at the children.
(d) She looks for a stick with which she can hit the children.

4. Where is Jim Weston held until his trial?
(a) In Joe Clarke's barn.
(b) In the church basement.
(c) Under house arrest.
(d) In the store's cellar.

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?
(a) He isn't sure, but agrees to bring it up at the next town meeting.
(b) He laughs because he thinks it must be a joke.
(c) He agrees and wants to hear more.
(d) He is offended and argues.