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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 has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?
(a) Daisy's return to town has put a strain on their friendship.
(b) Dave Carter is distracted by her attention, but Jim Weston is ignoring her.
(c) It has not affected them at all.
(d) Jim Weston is distracted by her attention, but Dave Carter is ignoring her.

2. 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) They are noisy, and he cannot concentrate on his game.
(c) He does not really like children.
(d) The children almost broke a window in his store.

3. What does Joe Clarke realize that he needs to get from the lodge room before he goes to the trial?
(a) The gavel.
(b) His judge's robe.
(c) The list of charges.
(d) The evidence.

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

5. Why does Daisy come to the store?
(a) She needs to pick up some items for her mother.
(b) She wants to challenge the men to a high-stakes poker game.
(c) She wants to show off her new dress for all of the men.
(d) She needs to buy some stamps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?

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

4. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?

5. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?

(see the answer key)

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