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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim Weston respond to the Baptists' actions when he enters the church?
(a) He jumps over a church bench and punches one of them.
(b) He threatens them with physical harm if they bother him.
(c) He tries to run out of the church and escape.
(d) He hangs his head and refuses to make eye contact with anyone.

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

3. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?
(a) Shakes his head and walks back out of town.
(b) Staggers away, supported by Joe Clarke and Deacon Simms.
(c) Staggers away, supported by Daisy.
(d) Falls unconscious.

4. What does Sister Thomas repeatedly say she needs to do before the trial?
(a) Finish washing her dishes.
(b) Hang her laundry.
(c) Put the collard greens on to cook.
(d) Change her clothes.

5. Why is the church bell rung?
(a) Hambo rings the bell as a way of ushering Jim Weston out of town.
(b) It was an accident; someone fell and grabbed the rope.
(c) Lum Boger rings the bell to signal the beginning of the trial.
(d) Deacon Simms rings the bell to draw attention to his client's case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joe Clarke chase away the children who are playing in front of the store?

2. When the fighting children enter, what does Sister Taylor look for, and what does she intend to do with it?

3. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?

4. How does Deacon Lindsay respond to Sister Taylor's and Sister Thomas' actions in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. How do the men at the store react to Daisy's arrival?

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