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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. Who receives the applause from the Methodist side of the church?
(a) Deacon Simms.
(b) Joe Clarke.
(c) Joe Lindsay.
(d) Reverend Childers.

2. According to Reverend Childers, what is the most dangerous weapon in the world?
(a) A flirtatious woman.
(b) The anger of one friend toward another.
(c) The jealousy of a man in love.
(d) The hock bone of a mule.

3. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?
(a) Of stealing from his store.
(b) Of being ungodly and not attending church.
(c) Of stealing his chickens.
(d) Of mistreating women.

4. Which of the following best describes Sister Taylor's position about Daisy's involvement in the fight between Jim Weston and Dave Carter?
(a) Sister Taylor believes that Daisy is innocent; it is not her fault that men find her attractive.
(b) Sister Taylor believes that men are responsible for their own actions.
(c) Sister Taylor believes that the two men would fight about any girl.
(d) Sister Taylor believes that Daisy caused it by showing off and teasing the men.

5. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?
(a) Like a "neet of yellow hammers."
(b) Like a "louse in de church."
(c) Like "de devil's doll baby."
(d) Like a "nest of grand daddies."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?

2. What evidence does Sister Taylor provide to prove that her husband is good to her?

3. How does Joe Clarke respond to Mrs. Nixon's accusation that he mistreats his wife and sells rancid bacon?

4. How does Sister Taylor defend herself when Joe Lindsay chastises her for arguing in church?

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

(see the answer key)

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