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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?
(a) "Devil's chillen."
(b) "Limbs of Satan."
(c) "Lil Baptis' Haitians."
(d) "You all varmints."

2. Which two characters are the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sister Lucy Taylor and Sister Thomas
(b) Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts
(c) Jim Weston and Joe Clarke
(d) Sister Jane Babler and Sister James

3. What evidence does Sister Hambo provide to prove that she is telling the truth?
(a) She belongs to Macedonia Baptist Church and cannot lie.
(b) She has six children, and they are all as honest as she is.
(c) She swears on her mother's grave that she is telling the truth.
(d) Everyone in town knows that she always tells the truth.

4. Why does Jim Weston jump up to fight Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is jealous and wants to fight for Daisy's love.
(b) His pride is hurt and he wants to fight to defend his honor.
(c) He think that Dave Carter is laughing at him.
(d) Dave Carter steps on his foot when he leaves the store.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?

2. What is missing when Joe Clarke tries to begin the trial?

3. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?

4. What are Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms doing when Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive at the store?

5. What reason is given to support the idea of the Baptist minister leading the prayer before trial?

(see the answer key)

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