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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?
(a) He accuses Jim Weston of being an inferior musician.
(b) He punches Jim Weston in the stomach.
(c) He apologizes to his friend.
(d) He ignores him and escorts Daisy into the store so he can buy her a treat.

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

3. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?
(a) Staggers away, supported by Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms.
(b) Shakes his head and walks back out of town.
(c) Falls unconscious.
(d) Staggers away, supported by Daisy.

4. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?
(a) Jim Weston makes a rude comment about Dave Carter's mother.
(b) Jim Weston breaks his nose.
(c) Jim Weston causes Dave Carter to spill red soda all over his shirt.
(d) Jim Weston accidentally hits Daisy when he swings at Dave.Carter.

5. What does Dave Carter do while Jim Weston plays music?
(a) He joins in by singing.
(b) He goes into the store to shop.
(c) He wanders off to play poker.
(d) He dances, eventually dancing with Daisy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What instrument does Jim Weston play?

3. Why does Daisy return to the store in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?

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

(see the answer key)

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