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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the fighting children enter, what does Sister Taylor look for, and what does she intend to do with it?
(a) She looks for a rock to throw at the children.
(b) She looks for a stick with which she can hit the children.
(c) She looks for another adult to help back her up.
(d) She looks for an easy exit so she can get away from the children.

2. What excuse does Daisy give Dave Carter to explain why she has not chosen him?
(a) He is less sincere than Jim Weston.
(b) She does not believe that he will ever give up singing and dancing.
(c) She cannot marry them both; she has to choose.
(d) He does not really need her.

3. What is Dave Carter wearing when he enters the church?
(a) A bandage on his head.
(b) A large black hat.
(c) A neck brace.
(d) A cast on his arm.

4. What instrument does Jim Weston play?
(a) The accordion.
(b) The harmonica.
(c) The fiddle.
(d) The guitar.

5. Why does Jim Weston get angry with Dave Carter in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He accuses him of not listening and not appreciating his music.
(b) He thinks he is mocking him.
(c) He was supposed to be playing the fiddle.
(d) He accuses him of being unfair and taking advantage of the situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clue in their verbal competition for Daisy suggests that Dave Carter and Jim Weston have put aside their differences?

2. Where does Jim Weston plan to go when he gets up to leave after sitting on the railroad tracks?

3. For what crime is Jim Weston being tried?

4. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?

5. How does Dave Carter react to Jim Weston's anger?

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