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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. What evidence does Dave Carter present to prove that he is as clean as everybody else?
(a) He sniffs under his arm and declares himself clean.
(b) He says he goes swimming nearly every day.
(c) He lets Reverend Childers check for dirt behind his ears.
(d) He says he has had a bath that very day.

2. What is missing when Joe Clarke tries to begin the trial?
(a) The witnesses.
(b) The defendant.
(c) The gavel.
(d) Dave Carter.

3. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.
(b) The town is full of lawlessness.
(c) The jail will bring in government money.
(d) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.

4. Why does Daisy come to the store?
(a) She wants to show off her new dress for all of the men.
(b) She needs to buy some stamps.
(c) She needs to pick up some items for her mother.
(d) She wants to challenge the men to a high-stakes poker game.

5. What does Sister Thomas repeatedly say she needs to do before the trial?
(a) Change her clothes.
(b) Put the collard greens on to cook.
(c) Finish washing her dishes.
(d) Hang her laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Joe Clarke's appearance does Sister Thomas criticize?

2. Why is the church bell rung?

3. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?

4. How do the children react to Sister Taylor's reprimands?

5. Where has Daisy been before her return to town?

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