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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?
(a) Deacon Simms runs in to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(b) The noise of the crowd.
(c) Their yelling at each other.
(d) Daisy runs into the store to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.

2. What game are the children playing in front of the store?
(a) Double-dutch.
(b) Red rover.
(c) Chick-me, chick-me, cranie-crow.
(d) Hopscotch.

3. What is Mary Ella's criticism about the Methodist Church?
(a) She says that it does not have any windows and it is located in the swamp.
(b) She says that it might be big, but they do not have enough members to fill it.
(c) She says that no matter how nice it looks, God does not visit there.
(d) She says the Methodist Church does not have a church bell.

4. How does Joe Clarke defend himself against Sisters Taylor and Thomas when he arrives at the trial?
(a) He says he understands their concerns, but he will not become a Baptist.
(b) He says they should all learn to look past their differences and get along with others.
(c) He says he is not choosing sides; he only wants justice.
(d) He says he does not have to answer to anyone, especially to women.

5. Which two characters are the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Jim Weston and Joe Clarke
(b) Sister Jane Babler and Sister James
(c) Sister Lucy Taylor and Sister Thomas
(d) Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deacon Simms say he will use as his legal reference during the trial?

2. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?

3. As the evening progresses, what games do the men on the porch play?

4. Where have Jim Weston and Dave Carter been before they arrive at the store in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?

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