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

2. What does Sister Taylor do to end the argument with the sassy young girl?
(a) She calls the girl's mother over and lets the mother deal with her.
(b) She turns the girl over her knee and spanks her.
(c) She embarrasses the girl in front her friends.
(d) She heads to the church to tell the girl's mother.

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

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

5. What time is Jim Weston's trial scheduled to begin?
(a) Noon.
(b) Four o'clock.
(c) Three o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men at the store begin to talk about after Jim Weston and Dave Carter arrive?

2. Who is Joe Clarke?

3. According to Sister Taylor, how ugly is Deacon Lindsay?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What examples in Act 3 reveal Daisy's manipulative side?

2. What evidence in Act 3 suggests that Dave and Jim still have a strong bond?

3. Describe Daisy's reaction to the accusation that she has come between Dave and Jim.

4. Describe Lum Boger's role as marshal.

5. Compare the greeting that Sisters Thomas and Taylor give Reverend Childers and Joe Lindsay to the greeting that they give Deacon Simms and Joe Clarke.

6. What does Sister Taylor mean when she says that "De bear is walkin' de earth lak a natural man"?

7. What is the setting of Act I?

8. How do the different congregations react when the participants of the trial enter?

9. What does Sister Thomas keep saying she needs to do throughout Act 2, Scene 1? Why does it take so long for her to finally do it?

10. Describe the men's reaction to Deacon Simms' arrival.

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