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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 is missing when Joe Clarke tries to begin the trial?
(a) The defendant.
(b) The witnesses.
(c) The gavel.
(d) Dave Carter.

2. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?
(a) He is too busy and on his way to work.
(b) He says she is too ugly.
(c) He heard that she has been gossiping about him.
(d) She is a Baptist and he does not speak to Baptists.

3. Where is Jim Weston held until his trial?
(a) In the church basement.
(b) Under house arrest.
(c) In the store's cellar.
(d) In Joe Clarke's barn.

4. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To get the gavel.
(b) To work at the store during the trial.
(c) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.
(d) To get the witnesses.

5. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.
(b) The jail will bring in government money.
(c) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.
(d) The town is full of lawlessness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hambo accuses Deacon Simms of telling what lie?

2. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

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

4. How does Joe Clarke respond to Mrs. Nixon's accusation that he mistreats his wife and sells rancid bacon?

5. How many people are in the church at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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