1. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?
(a) She says he sees it as his responsibility as mayor.
(b) She says he knows that no one else will step up to take the leadership role.
(c) She says Joe Clarke is using the trial to challenge Deacon Simms.
(d) She says Joe Clarke resents Jim Weston and is looking for an excuse to get him out of town.

2. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?
(a) Their religion requires that he take care of the poor.
(b) Her husband doesn't provide enough for her and her children.
(c) He owes her money for some eggs that she traded.
(d) He gave meat to her neighbor, so it is only fair that he do the same for her.

3. What assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.
(b) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.
(c) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(d) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.

4. How do the sisters Taylor and Thomas treat Deacon Simms when he arrives?
(a) They ignore him and continue their own conversation.
(b) They are supportive and wish him luck.
(c) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.
(d) They criticize him and verbally harrass him.

5. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas respond to Reverend Childers' greeting?
(a) They give him polite, strained smiles but do not respond.
(b) They immediately begin to criticize his position concerning the trial.
(c) They glare at him and simply grunt in reply.
(d) They ignore him and continue with their conversation.