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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. According to Sister Taylor, what is Joe Clarke trying to look like as he heads to the trial?
(a) Like a Puritan governor.
(b) Like a big-city lawyer.
(c) Like a Supreme Court justice.
(d) Like a brigadier general.

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

3. How do the children react to Sister Taylor's reprimands?
(a) They apologize and head home.
(b) They tease her and shake themselves at her.
(c) They say nothing, but look sheepish and wander away.
(d) They quiet down, but continue with their fighting after she leaves.

4. What does Sister Thomas do after Reverend Childers and his group enter?
(a) She flips her skirt at them and exits.
(b) She sucks her teeth and turns her back to them.
(c) She picks a fight with Deacon Lindsay.
(d) She begins singing a traditional Methodist hymn.

5. According to Mrs. Roberts, why should the store owner give her some meat?
(a) Her husband doesn't provide enough for her and her children.
(b) Their religion requires that he take care of the poor.
(c) He gave meat to her neighbor, so it is only fair that he do the same for her.
(d) He owes her money for some eggs that she traded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?

3. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?

4. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?

5. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?

(see the answer key)

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