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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sister Thomas think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?
(a) She believes that Mrs. Blunt has been asking for trouble because she has not raised Daisy properly.
(b) She does not know why Mrs. Blunt is upset, since she is not directly involved in the trial.
(c) She is smugly satisfied to see that Mrs. Blunt is in an awkward position.
(d) She believes that Mrs. Blunt must be overwhelmed by her daughter's role in the fight.

2. What is the setting of Act 3?
(a) At sunrise near Maitland.
(b) Near sundown along the railroad tracks outside of town.
(c) Near sunrise along the railroad tracks outside of town.
(d) Near Maitland at sundown.

3. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?
(a) Of being ungodly and not attending church.
(b) Of stealing his chickens.
(c) Of mistreating women.
(d) Of stealing from his store.

4. According to Sister Taylor, what will be the cause of the next trial?
(a) She will be on trial for beating some of the Baptists.
(b) Daisy will be on trial for causing all of the turmoil in town.
(c) Deacon Lindsay will be on trial for beating a woman.
(d) She will be on trial for beating other people's children.

5. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?
(a) The text does not state how long it will be until his trial.
(b) In two weeks.
(c) In a month.
(d) On Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives the applause from the Methodist side of the church?

2. What time is Jim Weston's trial scheduled to begin?

3. What does Jim Weston do as he sits alone on the railroad tracks?

4. Which two characters are the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. How does Sister Taylor defend herself when Joe Lindsay chastises her for arguing in church?

(see the answer key)

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