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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston begin to play music?
(a) When he is nervous, he plays music.
(b) Daisy asks him to play for her.
(c) One of the men at the store requests a song.
(d) It is the only way he can express his love for Daisy.

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

3. Which of the following best describes Teets Miiller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They are demure and shy.
(b) Men are attracted to them because of their dependability and modesty.
(c) They dress up and come to the store only to show off for the men.
(d) They are tomboys who want to be included in the boys' games.

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

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?
(a) He is offended and argues.
(b) He laughs because he thinks it must be a joke.
(c) He isn't sure, but agrees to bring it up at the next town meeting.
(d) He agrees and wants to hear more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.

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

3. What game are the children playing in front of the store?

4. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

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

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