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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) The courthouse lawn.
(b) Cates' jail cell.
(c) The courtroom.
(d) The town square.

2. What is the theme of the prayer meeting?
(a) Loving thy neighbor.
(b) The end of the world.
(c) The devil.
(d) The story of creation.

3. Drummond asks Howard if he has committed what crime?
(a) Blasphemy.
(b) Murder.
(c) Theft.
(d) Adultery.

4. Who announces the meeting held at the court on the night of the jury selection?
(a) The judge.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Drummond.
(d) Brady.

5. Brady claims that Cates sees marriage as similar to what?
(a) The breeding of animals.
(b) His jail cell.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Being on trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Drummond, what is more important than what is "right"?

2. What does the judge say is not on trial?

3. Who does the judge finally refuse to hear?

4. What old friends have a conversation after the prayer meeting?

5. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?

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