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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?
(a) He says they need to hold a prayer service to drive the snakes out of the area.
(b) He says that they need to put out traps for them and relocate the snakes.
(c) He says they need to cut down the weeds around town.
(d) He says that they should leave them alone since even snakes serve God's purpose.

2. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?
(a) Joe Clarke.
(b) Dave Carter.
(c) Deacon Simms.
(d) Marshal Lum Boger.

3. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.
(b) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.
(c) The jail will bring in government money.
(d) The town is full of lawlessness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From which mule did the bone originally come?

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

3. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?

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

5. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

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