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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. According to Lige Mosely, why should a Baptist be afraid to go swimming?
(a) They do not like to bathe, and swimming is a lot like bathing.
(b) Baptists only go into the water for baptism.
(c) Their heads are harder than rocks, so they would drown.
(d) Baptists do not know how to swim.

2. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?
(a) Marshal Lum Boger.
(b) Deacon Simms.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Joe Clarke.

3. According to Reverend Childers, why is an ass bone close to a mule bone?
(a) Both are single-hoofed animals, so they must be in the same family.
(b) The skeletons of the animals are basically the same.
(c) They both have large ears, so they must be similar.
(d) An ass is a mule's father, so the mule is related to the ass.

4. What assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.
(b) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(c) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.
(d) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?
(a) He is offended and argues.
(b) He laughs because he thinks it must be a joke.
(c) He isn't sure, but agrees to bring it up at the next town meeting.
(d) He agrees and wants to hear more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Joe Clarke offer to support his accusation of JIm Weston?

2. According to Reverend Childers, what is the most dangerous weapon in the world?

3. What argument does Deacon Simms use to defend Jim Weston?

4. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?

5. According to the characters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, how are Reverend Childers and Deacon Simms different?

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