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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is Joe Clarke?
(a) He is one of the men in love with Daisy.
(b) He is the Baptist minister.
(c) He is the Methodist minister.
(d) He is the owner of the general store and the mayor of the town.

3. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?
(a) He needs to return it to Matt Brazzle.
(b) He needs to return it to Joe Lindsay.
(c) He needs it for evidence at the trial.
(d) He wants to make sure that no one else uses it as a weapon.

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

5. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?
(a) He needs the town to maintain a positive reputation so that he can sell his property for a profit.
(b) He put up the money to purchase and develop the land.
(c) He was born and raised there.
(d) It's the only place that he's ever lived.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What color shirt is Dave Carter wearing?

4. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?

5. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?

(see the answer key)

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