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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deacon Simms, why does the town need a jail?
(a) The church basement is overcrowded with prisoners.
(b) The jail will bring in government money.
(c) The town is full of lawlessness.
(d) The jail will provide some much-needed jobs.

2. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?
(a) She says that she is not interested in either.
(b) She says she prefers Jim Weston.
(c) She will not say who she would choose.
(d) She says she prefers Dave Carter.

3. On whose side is Joe Clarke in the matter of Jim Weston?
(a) He is swayed by both sides of the argument and seems unable to make up his mind.
(b) He is impartial and approaches his role as a fair judge.
(c) He supports the Baptist position even though he is a Methodist.
(d) He believes that Jim Weston should be forgiven but should make restitution.

4. Why does Dave Carter strike back at Jim Weston?
(a) Jim Weston causes Dave Carter to spill red soda all over his shirt.
(b) Jim Weston makes a rude comment about Dave Carter's mother.
(c) Jim Weston accidentally hits Daisy when he swings at Dave.Carter.
(d) Jim Weston breaks his nose.

5. Why does Daisy come to the store?
(a) She needs to pick up some items for her mother.
(b) She wants to challenge the men to a high-stakes poker game.
(c) She wants to show off her new dress for all of the men.
(d) She needs to buy some stamps.

6. 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.

7. How does Joe Clarke respond to Deacon Simms' suggestion about the jail?
(a) He agrees and wants to hear more.
(b) He isn't sure, but agrees to bring it up at the next town meeting.
(c) He laughs because he thinks it must be a joke.
(d) He is offended and argues.

8. What does Deacon Simms say he will use as his legal reference during the trial?
(a) He says he will use the evidence and let that speak for itself.
(b) He says he will use his own legal knowledge and experience.
(c) He says he will use the Bible, from beginning to end.
(d) He says he will use the law books that he borrowed from the library.

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

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

11. According to Deacon Simms, what kind of day is it in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) It is a cloudy day.
(b) It is a windy day.
(c) It is a chilly day.
(d) It is a hot day.

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

13. From which mule did the bone originally come?
(a) No one knows.
(b) Lum Boger's old mule.
(c) Matt Brazzle's mean mule.
(d) The mule that escaped from Will Cody's pasture.

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

15. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?
(a) Daisy runs into the store to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.
(b) The noise of the crowd.
(c) Their yelling at each other.
(d) Deacon Simms runs in to get Joe Clarke when the men begin to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Joe Clarke offer to support his accusation of JIm Weston?

2. What does Dave Carter do after Jim Weston hits him?

3. Which of the following best describes the exchange between Sister Taylor and Deacon Lindsay?

4. Why do some women challenge Joe Clarke's involvement in Jim Weston's trial?

5. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

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