1. What assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.
(b) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(c) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.
(d) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.

2. Why do some women challenge Joe Clarke's involvement in Jim Weston's trial?
(a) The Methodist women criticize him for holding the trial in a Baptist church.
(b) The Baptist women criticize him because he is a Methodist.
(c) Many women believe that he should not be the judge because the incident occurred on his property.
(d) All of the women believe that he should bring in a judge from out of town.

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

4. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The jail will bring in government money.
(b) The town is full of lawlessness.
(c) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.
(d) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.

5. What does Sister Taylor think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?
(a) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt must be angry about Daisy's behavior.
(b) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt does not care because she has not raised Daisy properly anyway.
(c) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt is a strong woman who will not let the trouble get to her.
(d) She suggests that Mrs. Blunt must be embarrassed by all of the attention.