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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?
(a) A red soda.
(b) An ice cream cone.
(c) Cotton candy.
(d) Some kettle corn.

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

5. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?
(a) She says she prefers Jim Weston.
(b) She says she prefers Dave Carter.
(c) She says that she is not interested in either.
(d) She will not say who she would choose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston get angry with Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

4. Why does Joe Lindsay bring the mule bone to the store?

5. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

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