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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim Weston react when a person from the mob throws something at him?
(a) He runs into the crowd looking for the person who threw the object.
(b) He shakes his head sadly and walks away.
(c) He runs away and hides on the other side of the tracks.
(d) He picks up a brick and hurls it back at the mob.

2. How does Daisy respond when Dave Carter asks if she loves him?
(a) She responds with an enthusiastic yes and hangs on his neck.
(b) She takes his hand and just smiles at him.
(c) She does not answer, but plays coy and changes the subject.
(d) She shakes her head and grabs Jim Weston's hand.

3. According to Jim Weston, what kind of man does Daisy need?
(a) A man who will keep her in line.
(b) A man who does not mind working hard and getting up early.
(c) A man who does not mind being lied to.
(d) A man who does not mind being bossed.

4. According to Reverend Childers, what is the most dangerous weapon in the world?
(a) A flirtatious woman.
(b) The jealousy of a man in love.
(c) The hock bone of a mule.
(d) The anger of one friend toward another.

5. According to Jim Weston, how much does he love Daisy?
(a) As much as a mother bear loves her cub.
(b) So much that he would eat a live scorpion for her.
(c) As much as God loves his best angel, Gabriel.
(d) So much that he is about to explode.

6. What excuse does Daisy give Dave Carter to explain why she has not chosen him?
(a) He does not really need her.
(b) She does not believe that he will ever give up singing and dancing.
(c) She cannot marry them both; she has to choose.
(d) He is less sincere than Jim Weston.

7. What does Sister Taylor suggest that Sister Lewis should do for her daughter?
(a) She should get the sheriff to make one of her many boyfriends marry her.
(b) She should get her buck teeth fixed.
(c) She should teach her how to properly wash herself.
(d) She should get her some new clothes so she does not have to wear sack cloth.

8. Which would Daisy rather be, a lark flying or a dove setting?
(a) A dove.
(b) Daisy would rather be a dove flying.
(c) A lark.
(d) Daisy does not want to be a bird.

9. Where does Jim Weston plan to go when he gets up to leave after sitting on the railroad tracks?
(a) He has no idea where he will go.
(b) He plans to go right back into town.
(c) He plans to follow the tracks into Georgia.
(d) He plans to go to Maitland.

10. Why does Jim Weston pick up a heavy stick as they walk back to town?
(a) He is going to throw it toward a stray dog.
(b) It has an interesting shape, and he wants to show it to Joe Clarke.
(c) He plans to use it against anyone in town who tries to keep him out.
(d) He uses it as a walking stick.

11. What does Daisy suggest Jim Weston can do for a living after they get married?
(a) She suggests that he can become a waiter in Maitland.
(b) She suggests that he become a yard man and give up the guitar.
(c) She suggests that he will make plenty of money as a guitar player.
(d) She assures him that she will make enough to support them both.

12. According to the characters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, how are Reverend Childers and Deacon Simms different?
(a) Deacon Simms is unmarried.
(b) Reverend Childers does not believe in baptism.
(c) Deacon Simms has more formal education.
(d) Reverend Childers has been to college.

13. According to Lige Mosely, why should a Baptist be afraid to go swimming?
(a) Their heads are harder than rocks, so they would drown.
(b) Baptists only go into the water for baptism.
(c) Baptists do not know how to swim.
(d) They do not like to bathe, and swimming is a lot like bathing.

14. Who else did Daisy visit on the same day that she visited Dave Carter?
(a) Daisy also visited Hambo.
(b) Daisy also visited Lum Boger and brought him lunch.
(c) Daisy also visited Joe Clarke.
(d) Daisy also visited Jim Weston in the barn.

15. What clue in their verbal competition for Daisy suggests that Dave Carter and Jim Weston have put aside their differences?
(a) They both laugh when Dave Carter says he would do life in prison for Daisy.
(b) Nothing; they continue to battle for Daisy's love.
(c) They put their arms around each other as they continue to banter.
(d) They talk about plans to continue playing their music.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Baptists respond to Jim Weston entering the church?

2. How many people are in the church at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Where does Dave Carter suggest that Jim Weston should go at the end of Act 3?

4. How do Jim Weston and Dave Carter express their love for Daisy?

5. How does Joe Clarke respond to Mrs. Nixon's accusation that he mistreats his wife and sells rancid bacon?

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