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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. Why does Joe Clarke get frustrated with Lum Boger?
(a) He blames him for forgetting the gavel.
(b) He has not shown up for the trial yet.
(c) He is sitting with the defendant.
(d) He has not quited the crowd.

2. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?
(a) She says she prefers Jim Weston.
(b) She will not say who she would choose.
(c) She says that she is not interested in either.
(d) She says she prefers Dave Carter.

3. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?
(a) "Limbs of Satan."
(b) "You all varmints."
(c) "Lil Baptis' Haitians."
(d) "Devil's chillen."

4. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He is looking for Joe Clarke so the he can discuss the trial process.
(b) He is going to speak to Jim Weston before the trial.
(c) He is looking for the evidence that will free Jim Weston.
(d) He is headed to the Baptist church to prepare for the trial.

5. What does Sister Taylor suggest that changes Sister Jones' mind about testifying?
(a) She says that the issue is not about Jim Weston, but about defending themselves from the Baptists.
(b) She convinces her that Jim Weston is really an honest, hard-working man who deserves their support.
(c) She assures her that everyone else in town will be testifying, so she should join in.
(d) She convinces her that it is their civic responsibility to testify.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reverend Childers, what is the most dangerous weapon in the world?

2. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?

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

4. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?

5. How does Brother Nixon respond to Sister Lewis' chastisement?

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