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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas greet Joe Clarke when he arrives at the trial?
(a) They criticize him for taking the Baptist side of the argument.
(b) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.
(c) They ignore him and do not speak to him at all.
(d) They wish him luck.

2. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?
(a) Of mistreating women.
(b) Of stealing from his store.
(c) Of stealing his chickens.
(d) Of being ungodly and not attending church.

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

4. Which of the following best describes Teets Miiller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They are demure and shy.
(b) Men are attracted to them because of their dependability and modesty.
(c) They are tomboys who want to be included in the boys' games.
(d) They dress up and come to the store only to show off for the men.

5. What complaint does Joe Clarke make about Lum Boger?
(a) He says he is disrespectful.
(b) He says he is "dumb as a stump."
(c) He says he is lazy.
(d) He says he walks too slowly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joe Clarke tell Marshal Lum Boger to save the mule bone?

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

3. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?

4. From which mule did the bone originally come?

5. Where is Jim Weston held until his trial?

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