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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?
(a) They suddenly become very formal and well-mannered.
(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 are embarrassed to speak to her.

2. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) The text does not reveal the color.

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

4. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?
(a) They have a longstanding feud.
(b) He believes that she has enough food.
(c) The meat is not very good quality.
(d) He is afraid of Mr. Roberts, who has warned him against giving food to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Jim Weston play?

2. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?

3. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

4. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?

5. Who is Joe Clarke?

(see the answer key)

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