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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. According to Sister Taylor, what is Joe Clarke trying to look like as he heads to the trial?
(a) Like a Supreme Court justice.
(b) Like a brigadier general.
(c) Like a Puritan governor.
(d) Like a big-city lawyer.

2. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is jealous and wants to fight for Daisy's love.
(b) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.
(c) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(d) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.

3. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) The text does not reveal the color.

4. What does Sister Thomas think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?
(a) She believes that Mrs. Blunt must be overwhelmed by her daughter's role in the fight.
(b) She is smugly satisfied to see that Mrs. Blunt is in an awkward position.
(c) She believes that Mrs. Blunt has been asking for trouble because she has not raised Daisy properly.
(d) She does not know why Mrs. Blunt is upset, since she is not directly involved in the trial.

5. Why does Jim Weston get angry with Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He accuses him of not listening and not appreciating his music.
(b) He was supposed to be playing the fiddle.
(c) He accuses him of being unfair and taking advantage of the situation.
(d) He thinks he is mocking him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?

2. What complaint does Joe Clarke make about Lum Boger?

3. What does Sister Taylor think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?

4. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.

5. How do Jim Weston and Dave Carter react to Daisy's return?

(see the answer key)

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