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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?
(a) It is his good luck charm, so he never leaves home without it.
(b) He says he found it behind the store.
(c) He always carries it with him when he walks to town in order to fight off stray dogs.
(d) He says he found it while he was hunting.

2. Why does Sister Taylor doubt that the girl's mother will influence the girl?
(a) She knows that the mother tries but has no control over the daughter.
(b) She says that a child that mean will not listen to anyone.
(c) She says the girl's mother does not behave any better than the daughter.
(d) She knows that the girl only listens to her father.

3. 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 Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.
(d) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.

4. What name does Sister Taylor call the girl who sasses back at her?
(a) A "limb of Satan."
(b) A "little heifer."
(c) A "truck o' trouble."
(d) A "Satan's chile."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Deacon Simms suggest that they end the trial?

2. Why does Daisy begin to cry when speaking to Jim Weston in Act 3?

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

4. What excuse does Daisy give Dave Carter to explain why she has not chosen him?

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

(see the answer key)

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