1. How do the men in front of the store react to Deacon Simms' arrival?
(a) They welcome him to join their poker game.
(b) They quickly hide their games and their winnings.
(c) They try to ignore him, hoping that he will go away.
(d) They begin to harass and verbally assault him.

2. Why is Joe Clarke so passionate about the town?
(a) He needs the town to maintain a positive reputation so that he can sell his property for a profit.
(b) He was born and raised there.
(c) It's the only place that he's ever lived.
(d) He put up the money to purchase and develop the land.

3. Why does Jim Weston think that the "mess and stink" was all for nothing?
(a) He knows that he has nothing more to live for.
(b) He realizes that the town is consumed with religious zealotry.
(c) He has been kicked out of town, and now he has nothing left.
(d) He and Dave Carter both know that it was just a fight; he didn't mean to really hurt him

4. What assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.
(b) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.
(c) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(d) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.

5. What time is Jim Weston's trial scheduled to begin?
(a) Noon.
(b) Seven o'clock.
(c) Three o'clock.
(d) Four o'clock.