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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Drummond says that killing a wife is not as bad as killing what?
(a) Oneself.
(b) An old wives' tale.
(c) A monkey.
(d) Ideals.

2. During the prayer meeting, who asks Reverend Brown to lesson his hard stance?
(a) Hornbeck.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Brady.
(d) Drummond.

3. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?
(a) Clock-stoppers.
(b) Religious parties.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Moralists.

4. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?
(a) Fair and partial.
(b) Ignorant farmers.
(c) One that thinks alike.
(d) One that is just like him.

5. What does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?
(a) Read his Bible.
(b) Defend Cates to his best ability.
(c) Show some respect for her town.
(d) Call off the trial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Sillers work?

3. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?

4. Rachel asks Drummond if Cates is a what?

5. Who is alone on the stage at the end of Act One?

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