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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the children's journey to the church?
(a) They all race the whole way there to see who will arrive first.
(b) Both the Baptist and the Methodist children are pushing and fighting to get there first.
(c) The Methodist children go first, and the Baptist children follow.
(d) The Baptist children decide to go first, and the Methodist children follow.

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

4. Where is Deaconr Simms headed when he meets Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He is looking for the evidence that will free Jim Weston.
(b) He is looking for Joe Clarke so the he can discuss the trial process.
(c) He is going to speak to Jim Weston before the trial.
(d) He is headed to the Baptist church to prepare for the trial.

5. What information does Sister Taylor share with Lum Boger in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She tells him when and where the trial will be held.
(b) She tells him that Daisy deserves to be arrested, not Jim Weston.
(c) She tells him where the gavel is located.
(d) She tells him that Deacon Simms is looking for him.

6. Which two characters are the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Jim Weston and Joe Clarke
(b) Teets Miller and Bootsie Pitts
(c) Sister Jane Babler and Sister James
(d) Sister Lucy Taylor and Sister Thomas

7. 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 try to ignore him, hoping that he will go away.
(c) They quickly hide their games and their winnings.
(d) They begin to harass and verbally assault him.

8. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?
(a) He says that they need to put out traps for them and relocate the snakes.
(b) He says they need to cut down the weeds around town.
(c) He says they need to hold a prayer service to drive the snakes out of the area.
(d) He says that they should leave them alone since even snakes serve God's purpose.

9. Which of the following best describes the Baptist position on Jim Weston's guilt?
(a) They believe that he should be imprisoned for at least a year.
(b) They believe that he and Dave Carter should resolve the issue themselves.
(c) They believe that he should be expelled from the town.
(d) They believe that he is innocent and should be released.

10. What does Sister Taylor suggest that changes Sister Jones' mind about testifying?
(a) She convinces her that Jim Weston is really an honest, hard-working man who deserves their support.
(b) She says that the issue is not about Jim Weston, but about defending themselves from the Baptists.
(c) She convinces her that it is their civic responsibility to testify.
(d) She assures her that everyone else in town will be testifying, so she should join in.

11. Why do some women challenge Joe Clarke's involvement in Jim Weston's trial?
(a) The Methodist women criticize him for holding the trial in a Baptist church.
(b) Many women believe that he should not be the judge because the incident occurred on his property.
(c) All of the women believe that he should bring in a judge from out of town.
(d) The Baptist women criticize him because he is a Methodist.

12. With what does Jim Weston hit Dave Carter?
(a) A broken soda bottle.
(b) A mule bone.
(c) His fist.
(d) A chair from the porch.

13. Why does Daisy return to the store in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She left her pocketbook at the store.
(b) She is coming in to work her shift at the store.
(c) She forgot to pick something up for her mother.
(d) She hears Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music,

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

15. What does Dave Carter do while Jim Weston plays music?
(a) He dances, eventually dancing with Daisy.
(b) He wanders off to play poker.
(c) He joins in by singing.
(d) He goes into the store to shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Daisy respond to the question of whether she prefers Jim Weston or Dave Carter?

2. What is Mary Ella's criticism about the Methodist Church?

3. How has Daisy's return to town affected Jim Weston and Dave Carter?

4. What does Sister Thomas repeatedly say she needs to do before the trial?

5. Why does Sister Jones say she won't testify for Jim Weston?

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