1. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?
(a) He says that they need to put out traps for them and relocate the snakes.
(b) He says that they should leave them alone since even snakes serve God's purpose.
(c) He says they need to hold a prayer service to drive the snakes out of the area.
(d) He says they need to cut down the weeds around town.

2. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?
(a) He needs the town to maintain a positive reputation so that he can sell his property for a profit.
(b) It's the only place that he's ever lived.
(c) He put up the money to purchase and develop the land.
(d) He was born and raised there.

3. Where is the notice of Jim Weston's trial displayed?
(a) It is not posted; everyone just knows about it.
(b) It is posted on both church doors.
(c) It is tacked to a big oak tree in town.
(d) It is posted in Joe Clarke's store.

4. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas respond to Reverend Childers' greeting?
(a) They glare at him and simply grunt in reply.
(b) They ignore him and continue with their conversation.
(c) They give him polite, strained smiles but do not respond.
(d) They immediately begin to criticize his position concerning the trial.

5. Why does Daisy return to the store in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She left her pocketbook at the store.
(b) She forgot to pick something up for her mother.
(c) She is coming in to work her shift at the store.
(d) She hears Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music,