1. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?
(a) He begins to gossip about Daisy Blunt.
(b) He wants to know what the men think about Mrs. Roberts.
(c) He begins to preach about changes that the town needs.
(d) He wants to talk about making improvements to the town's school.

2. On whose side is Joe Clarke in the matter of Jim Weston?
(a) He supports the Baptist position even though he is a Methodist.
(b) He is impartial and approaches his role as a fair judge.
(c) He is swayed by both sides of the argument and seems unable to make up his mind.
(d) He believes that Jim Weston should be forgiven but should make restitution.

3. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?
(a) He is too busy and on his way to work.
(b) She is a Baptist and he does not speak to Baptists.
(c) He says she is too ugly.
(d) He heard that she has been gossiping about him.

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

5. 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) Jim Weston is distracted by her attention, but Dave Carter is ignoring her.
(d) It has not affected them at all.