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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. 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 heads to the church to tell the girl's mother.
(c) She turns the girl over her knee and spanks her.
(d) She embarrasses the girl in front her friends.

2. According to Deacon Lindsay, what does Sister Taylor smell like?
(a) Like a "neet of yellow hammers."
(b) Like a "louse in de church."
(c) Like a "nest of grand daddies."
(d) Like "de devil's doll baby."

3. What explanation does Sister Thomas offer to explain Joe Clarke's decisions regarding the trial?
(a) She says Joe Clarke is using the trial to challenge Deacon Simms.
(b) She says Joe Clarke resents Jim Weston and is looking for an excuse to get him out of town.
(c) She says he sees it as his responsibility as mayor.
(d) She says he knows that no one else will step up to take the leadership role.

4. How do Sisters Taylor and Thomas greet Joe Clarke when he arrives at the trial?
(a) They criticize him for taking the Baptist side of the argument.
(b) They ignore him and do not speak to him at all.
(c) They ask to pray with him for a peaceful resolution to the trial.
(d) They wish him luck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dave Carter buy for Daisy?

2. What explanation does Deacon Lindsay give to explain why he doesn't want to talk to Sister Taylor?

3. Which two characters are the first to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What instrument does Jim Weston play?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the ending of the play confirm that Jim and Dave have reconciled their friendship?

2. What is the setting of Act I?

3. Why are the men all interested in the hock bone that Joe Lindsay brings to the store?

4. Why does Daisy refuse to follow Jim and wander on without direction in Act 3?

5. According to Sister Thomas, why is Joe Clarke siding with the Baptists in the fight over Jim's trial?

6. What do the other characters think of Mrs. Roberts?

7. How do the men of the town suggest that Mrs. Roberts be dealt with?

8. Why do both Jim and Dave resent the townspeople's interference in their argument?

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

10. What comments do Sisters Taylor and Thomas have about Joe Clarke when he approaches them on his way to the trial?

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