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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many people are in the church at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The church is almost full.
(b) The church is nearly empty.
(c) Exactly two people are in church, Jim Weston and Deacon Simms.
(d) Only a handful of people are in church, but many are waiting outside.

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

4. What does Sister Taylor suggest that changes Sister Jones' mind about testifying?
(a) She assures her that everyone else in town will be testifying, so she should join in.
(b) She convinces her that Jim Weston is really an honest, hard-working man who deserves their support.
(c) She says that the issue is not about Jim Weston, but about defending themselves from the Baptists.
(d) She convinces her that it is their civic responsibility to testify.

5. What is the setting of Act 3?
(a) At sunrise near Maitland.
(b) Near Maitland at sundown.
(c) Near sunrise along the railroad tracks outside of town.
(d) Near sundown along the railroad tracks outside of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jim Weston escorted out of town?

2. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?

(see the answer key)

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