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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a banner put up before Brady arrives. What does it say?
(a) "God's Men Don't Slither."
(b) "Brady or Bust."
(c) "Read Your Bible."
(d) "Down With Darwinism."

2. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) A hotdog.
(d) Beer.

3. Where does the opening of Act One take place?
(a) Hillsboro Courthouse.
(b) Hillsboro Lake.
(c) Melinda's home.
(d) The town square.

4. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Science.

5. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?
(a) A monkey.
(b) An ape.
(c) A worm.
(d) A frog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

2. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?

3. To Rachel, Hornbeck claims to be on whose side?

4. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?

5. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?

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