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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?
(a) Like a "neet of yellow hammers."
(b) Like a "louse in de church."
(c) Like a "nest of grand daddies."
(d) Like "de devil's doll baby."

2. How does Deacon Lindsay respond to Sister Taylor's and Sister Thomas' actions in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He extends his hand and asks for a reconciliation.
(b) He gets angry and wants to know why they aren't speaking.
(c) He laughs because he thinks they are behaving like children.
(d) He is offended and turns to leave.

3. What does Sister Taylor call the Baptist children?
(a) "Lil Baptis' Haitians."
(b) "Limbs of Satan."
(c) "Devil's chillen."
(d) "You all varmints."

4. How do the men at the store react to the arrival of Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts?
(a) They are too shy to speak to them directly.
(b) They agree that the women are attractive, but not as attractive as Daisy.
(c) They agree that both women are just as pretty as Daisy.
(d) They do not even notice.

5. On what errand does Joe Clarke send Lum Boger?
(a) To work at the store during the trial.
(b) To get the witnesses.
(c) To get the gavel.
(d) To get Jim Weston and the mule bone from the barn.

6. 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 stick with which she can hit the children.
(b) She looks for a rock to throw at the children.
(c) She looks for an easy exit so she can get away from the children.
(d) She looks for another adult to help back her up.

7. What does Deacon Simms discuss after he moves beyond the subject of snakes?
(a) He wants to know what the men think about Mrs. Roberts.
(b) He wants to talk about making improvements to the town's school.
(c) He begins to preach about changes that the town needs.
(d) He begins to gossip about Daisy Blunt.

8. What complaint does Joe Clarke make about Lum Boger?
(a) He says he walks too slowly.
(b) He says he is disrespectful.
(c) He says he is "dumb as a stump."
(d) He says he is lazy.

9. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?
(a) Of stealing his chickens.
(b) Of mistreating women.
(c) Of stealing from his store.
(d) Of being ungodly and not attending church.

10. What game are the children playing in front of the store?
(a) Chick-me, chick-me, cranie-crow.
(b) Double-dutch.
(c) Hopscotch.
(d) Red rover.

11. How do the children react to Sister Taylor's reprimands?
(a) They tease her and shake themselves at her.
(b) They say nothing, but look sheepish and wander away.
(c) They apologize and head home.
(d) They quiet down, but continue with their fighting after she leaves.

12. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.
(a) They are friendly toward one another.
(b) They work together to fight corruption.
(c) They do not agree on many ideas and do not get along.
(d) They are beginning to learn how to accept one another.

13. According to Sister Taylor, what will be the cause of the next trial?
(a) Daisy will be on trial for causing all of the turmoil in town.
(b) She will be on trial for beating other people's children.
(c) She will be on trial for beating some of the Baptists.
(d) Deacon Lindsay will be on trial for beating a woman.

14. For what crime is Jim Weston being tried?
(a) Disorderly conduct.
(b) Assault and battery.
(c) Possession of an illegal weapon.
(d) Attempted murder.

15. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?
(a) She says he knows that no one else will step up to take the leadership role.
(b) She says he sees it as his responsibility as mayor.
(c) She says Joe Clarke resents Jim Weston and is looking for an excuse to get him out of town.
(d) She says Joe Clarke is using the trial to challenge Deacon Simms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is Jim Weston's trial scheduled to begin?

2. Which of the following best describes the children's journey to the church?

3. Why does the store owner at first refuse to give Mrs. Roberts the meat that she asks for?

4. What does Sister Taylor think of Mrs. Blunt's reaction to the trial and the associated gossip?

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

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