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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?
(a) A chair from the porch.
(b) His fist.
(c) A broken soda bottle.
(d) A mule bone.

2. On whose side is Joe Clarke in the matter of Jim Weston?
(a) He is swayed by both sides of the argument and seems unable to make up his mind.
(b) He is impartial and approaches his role as a fair judge.
(c) He believes that Jim Weston should be forgiven but should make restitution.
(d) He supports the Baptist position even though he is a Methodist.

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

4. Who is Joe Clarke?
(a) He is one of the men in love with Daisy.
(b) He is the owner of the general store and the mayor of the town.
(c) He is the Methodist minister.
(d) He is the Baptist minister.

5. How do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?
(a) They are embarrassed to speak to her.
(b) They flirt with Daisy and ask her to reveal which man she prefer, Jim or Dave.
(c) No one speaks to her, but they all stare at her.
(d) They suddenly become very formal and well-mannered.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Daisy respond to Jim's anger over her visit with Dave Carter?

2. Why does Deacon Simms refuse to allow Reverend Childers to use his Bible?

3. How does Jim Weston react when a person from the mob throws something at him?

4. What does Daisy say to Jim Weston in Act 3 that changes his mood?

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

(see the answer key)

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