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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 jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is jealous and wants to fight for Daisy's love.
(b) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(c) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.
(d) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.

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

3. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?
(a) Her husband doesn't provide enough for her and her children.
(b) He owes her money for some eggs that she traded.
(c) He gave meat to her neighbor, so it is only fair that he do the same for her.
(d) Their religion requires that he take care of the poor.

4. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?
(a) A chair from the porch.
(b) A broken soda bottle.
(c) His fist.
(d) A mule bone.

5. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They agree that the women are attractive, but not as attractive as Daisy.
(b) They do not even notice.
(c) They agree that both women are just as pretty as Daisy.
(d) They are too shy to speak to them directly.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the evening progresses, what games do the men on the porch play?

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

3. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?

4. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

5. What instrument does Jim Weston play?

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