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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 going to speak to Jim Weston before the trial.
(c) He is headed to the Baptist church to prepare for the trial.
(d) He is looking for Joe Clarke so the he can discuss the trial process.

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

4. What assurance does Deacon Simms give Sisters Taylor and Thomas?
(a) He assures them that Jim Weston will get the punishment he deserves.
(b) He assures them that they will both get a chance to testify at the trial.
(c) He assures them that the trial will be quick and fair.
(d) He assures them that not only will Jim Weston be cleared, but they may get a new mayor.

5. When will Jim Weston's trial begin?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) The text does not state how long it will be until his trial.
(c) On Monday.
(d) In a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe Clarke realize that he needs to get from the lodge room before he goes to the trial?

2. What does Dave Carter do while Jim Weston plays music?

3. What does Daisy think of Jim Weston and Dave Carter's music?

4. Who places Jim Weston under arrest?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the nature of the disagreement between Sisters Taylor and Lewis.

2. Describe the relationship between Joe Clarke and his wife.

3. About what do the men on the porch tease Teets and Bootsie? How do the girls respond?

4. How do Jim and Dave react to the squabbling among the people at the trial?

5. How do the children's religious background become a competition?

6. What evidence suggests that Joe Clarke will not be an impartial judge in Jim's trial?

7. Describe Joe Clarke's treatment of Lum Boger.

8. What evidence throughout Act 2, Scene 2, suggests that Joe Clarke is unfamiliar with court procedures?

9. How does Joe Clarke defend his decision to oversee the trial?

10. Why is Lum Boger unable to testify about the fight between Dave and Jim?

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