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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. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He is looking for Joe Clarke so the he can discuss the trial process.
(b) He is looking for the evidence that will free Jim Weston.
(c) He is going to speak to Jim Weston before the trial.
(d) He is headed to the Baptist church to prepare for the trial.

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

3. Who defends herself by saying that everyone's house has some bedbugs and lice?
(a) Sister Taylor.
(b) Sister Hambo.
(c) Sister Lewis.
(d) Sister Thomas.

4. What evidence does Joe Clarke offer to support his accusation of JIm Weston?
(a) He says he always behaves suspiciously.
(b) He says he just looks like the type of guy who would do such a thing.
(c) He says he has heard that he buries a lot of feathers in his back yard.
(d) He says he has seen odd-shaped bulges in his coat pockets.

5. Why does Joe Lindsay bring the mule bone to the store?
(a) He believes it will bring him luck.
(b) He wants to show it to the other men.
(c) He wants to return it to its rightful owner.
(d) He uses it to protect himself from stray dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders Jim' Weston's arrest?

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

3. What does Sister Thomas do after Reverend Childers and his group enter?

4. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?

5. Why is the church bell rung?

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