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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 suggest that Sister Lewis should do for her daughter?
(a) She should teach her how to properly wash herself.
(b) She should get her some new clothes so she does not have to wear sack cloth.
(c) She should get her buck teeth fixed.
(d) She should get the sheriff to make one of her many boyfriends marry her.

2. How does Joe Clarke try to quiet the crowd when he enters the church?
(a) He yells at them to be quiet.
(b) He rings the church bell in order to get their attention.
(c) He frowns at the crowd.
(d) He sends Lum Boger in to quiet everyone.

3. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?
(a) She says Joe Clarke is using the trial to challenge Deacon Simms.
(b) She says he knows that no one else will step up to take the leadership role.
(c) She says he sees it as his responsibility as mayor.
(d) She says Joe Clarke resents Jim Weston and is looking for an excuse to get him out of town.

4. What does Sister Pitt suggest they must do before the trial begins?
(a) Call a formal list of witnesses.
(b) Sing a hymn.
(c) Start with a prayer.
(d) Read the charges.

5. What evidence does Sister Taylor provide to prove that her husband is good to her?
(a) He brings home plenty of money.
(b) He listens to her when she has a problem.
(c) He brings her flowers for no reason.
(d) He is a good father to their children.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sister Taylor, how ugly is Deacon Lindsay?

2. What does Sister Taylor think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?

3. Where has Daisy been before her return to town?

4. How does Deacon Lindsay respond to Sister Taylor's and Sister Thomas' actions in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. According to Reverend Childers, why is an ass bone close to a mule bone?

(see the answer key)

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