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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 Joe Clarke chase away the children who are playing in front of the store?
(a) It is getting late and their parents will expect them home.
(b) He does not really like children.
(c) The children almost broke a window in his store.
(d) They are noisy, and he cannot concentrate on his game.

2. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?
(a) They have a longstanding feud.
(b) He believes that she has enough food.
(c) The meat is not very good quality.
(d) He is afraid of Mr. Roberts, who has warned him against giving food to her.

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

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

5. As the evening progresses, what games do the men on the porch play?
(a) They play hangman.
(b) They play Scrabble.
(c) They alternate between cards and playing checkers.
(d) They shoot dice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joe Clarke?

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

3. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?

4. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?

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

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