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

2. What other forgotten item does Lum Boger bring back to the trial?
(a) The legal documents.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The mule bone.
(d) The defendant.

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

4. What does Dave Carter do while Jim Weston plays music?
(a) He dances, eventually dancing with Daisy.
(b) He joins in by singing.
(c) He wanders off to play poker.
(d) He goes into the store to shop.

5. Deacon Simms accuses Dave Carter of what?
(a) Of feeling jealous of Jim Weston.
(b) Of stealing Daisy away from Jim Weston.
(c) Of lying to Jim Weston about his injuries.
(d) Of living an unclean life.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the charge of assault and battery, how does Jim Weston plead?

2. Why do some women challenge Joe Clarke's involvement in Jim Weston's trial?

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

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

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

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