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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?
(a) Deacon Simms runs in to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(b) Their yelling at each other.
(c) Daisy runs into the store to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(d) The noise of the crowd.

2. What does Daisy think of Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music?
(a) She likes it.
(b) She refuses to comment.
(c) She does not like the kind of music they play.
(d) She is not really interested in music.

3. Why does Joe Lindsay bring the mule bone to the store?
(a) He uses it to protect himself from stray dogs.
(b) He believes it will bring him luck.
(c) He wants to return it to its rightful owner.
(d) He wants to show it to the other men.

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

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

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 do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?

3. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?

4. Where is Jim Weston held until his trial?

5. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?

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