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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where have Jim Weston and Dave Carter been before they arrive at the store in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) They have been out working in the fields all day.
(b) They were at Daisy's house.
(c) They have been working up North at a white-owned factory.
(d) They have been playing music at a whites-only club.

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

3. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?
(a) In a month.
(b) On Monday.
(c) In two weeks.
(d) The text does not state how long it will be until his trial.

4. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?
(a) They are beating each other with the mule bone.
(b) They are still arguing about the town.
(c) They are shaking hands and apologizing to each other.
(d) They are playing a friendly game of checkers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?

2. Why does Daisy come to the store?

3. What does Daisy think of Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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