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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?
(a) He won't fall asleep.
(b) The trial will be a show.
(c) He is incredibly short.
(d) He has terrible vision.

2. Who does Rachel tell Drummond she is scared of?
(a) Her father.
(b) The monkey.
(c) Cates.
(d) Brady.

3. Where does Sillers work?
(a) The grocery.
(b) At a feed store.
(c) School, with Cates.
(d) The railroad.

4. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?
(a) Vandalizing the church.
(b) Teaching evolution.
(c) Stealing bibles.
(d) Violence.

5. To Rachel, Hornbeck claims to be on whose side?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Hillsboro.
(c) Reverend Brown.
(d) Cates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?

2. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?

3. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?

4. According to Cates, the townspeople are treating him worse than who?

5. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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