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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?
(a) He begins to gossip about Daisy Blunt.
(b) He wants to know what the men think about Mrs. Roberts.
(c) He begins to preach about changes that the town needs.
(d) He wants to talk about making improvements to the town's school.

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) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(c) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.
(d) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.

3. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?
(a) Joe Clarke.
(b) Deacon Simms.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Marshal Lum Boger.

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

5. How do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?
(a) They are embarrassed to speak to her.
(b) No one speaks to her, but they all stare at her.
(c) They flirt with Daisy and ask her to reveal which man she prefer, Jim or Dave.
(d) They suddenly become very formal and well-mannered.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?

3. Why does Jim Weston begin to play music?

4. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?

5. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?

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