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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. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?
(a) Deacon Simms runs in to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(b) Daisy runs into the store to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(c) Their yelling at each other.
(d) The noise of the crowd.

2. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?
(a) Falls unconscious.
(b) Staggers away, supported by Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms.
(c) Staggers away, supported by Daisy.
(d) Shakes his head and walks back out of town.

3. According to Sister Taylor, what will be the cause of the next trial?
(a) Daisy will be on trial for causing all of the turmoil in town.
(b) She will be on trial for beating other people's children.
(c) She will be on trial for beating some of the Baptists.
(d) Deacon Lindsay will be on trial for beating a woman.

4. How do the sisters Taylor and Thomas treat Deacon Simms when he arrives?
(a) They are supportive and wish him luck.
(b) They criticize him and verbally harrass him.
(c) They ignore him and continue their own conversation.
(d) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.

5. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?
(a) He ignores him and escorts Daisy into the store so he can buy her a treat.
(b) He punches Jim Weston in the stomach.
(c) He accuses Jim Weston of being an inferior musician.
(d) He apologizes to his friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sister Taylor doubt that the girl's mother will influence the girl?

2. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?

3. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?

4. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?

5. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?

(see the answer key)

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