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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason is given to support the idea of the Methodist minister leading the prayer?

2. What does Dave Carter say he got enough of on Saturday night (the night of the fight)?

3. What order does Joe Clarke give to the people at the trial before they leave the church?

4. According to Reverend Childers, why is an ass bone close to a mule bone?

5. How does Joe Clarke try to quiet the crowd when he enters the church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From beginning to end, Act 3 is much more about Jim's and Dave's relationship than it is about Daisy's relationship with either of the men. Prove this observation by providing and analyzing evidence that reflects the importance of their relationship to the scene.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how an argument between two men over a girl becomes a community-wide battle over religion. Trace the evolution of the argument, and explain how the conflict evolves. Use specific examples to support your observations.

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the satire and the description of small-town life, "Mule Bone" is also a play about the strength of a friendship. Analyze the strength of Jim's and Dave's friendship. What challenges does their friendship survive, and what allows their friendship to survive these challenges? Provide evidence from the text to support your observations.

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