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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. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas greet Joe Clarke when he arrives at the trial?
(a) They criticize him for taking the Baptist side of the argument.
(b) They ignore him and do not speak to him at all.
(c) They wish him luck.
(d) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.

2. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.
(b) To get the gavel.
(c) To work at the store during the trial.
(d) To get the witnesses.

3. How do the men at the store react to Mrs. Roberts' plight?
(a) They all feel sorry for her and offer her money.
(b) They are all happy that none of them is married to her.
(c) They offer to help her home with her groceries.
(d) They are embarrassed by her presence and ignore her.

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

5. What does Joe Clarke realize that he needs to get from the lodge room before he goes to the trial?
(a) The list of charges.
(b) The evidence.
(c) His judge's robe.
(d) The gavel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Deacon Lindsay respond to Sister Taylor's and Sister Thomas' actions in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

3. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?

4. According to Sister Taylor, how ugly is Deacon Lindsay?

5. Which of the following best describes the children's journey to the church?

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