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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 name does Sister Taylor call the girl who sasses back at her?
(a) A "truck o' trouble."
(b) A "little heifer."
(c) A "Satan's chile."
(d) A "limb of Satan."

2. How do the children react to Sister Taylor's reprimands?
(a) They say nothing, but look sheepish and wander away.
(b) They tease her and shake themselves at her.
(c) They quiet down, but continue with their fighting after she leaves.
(d) They apologize and head home.

3. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?
(a) He needs it for evidence at the trial.
(b) He needs to return it to Matt Brazzle.
(c) He wants to make sure that no one else uses it as a weapon.
(d) He needs to return it to Joe Lindsay.

4. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They agree that both women are just as pretty as Daisy.
(b) They agree that the women are attractive, but not as attractive as Daisy.
(c) They do not even notice.
(d) They are too shy to speak to them directly.

5. How do the men in front of the store react to Deacon Simms' arrival?
(a) They begin to harass and verbally assault him.
(b) They try to ignore him, hoping that he will go away.
(c) They quickly hide their games and their winnings.
(d) They welcome him to join their poker game.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Joe Clarke?

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

4. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?

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

(see the answer key)

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