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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 Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?
(a) He kisses Melinda on the cheek.
(b) He takes a penny from Melinda.
(c) He claps his hands at the spectacle.
(d) He studies the Bible.

2. Who will Rachel appear as a witness for?
(a) Both sides.
(b) She will not be a witness.
(c) Brady.
(d) Drummond.

3. What does Drummond ask Dunlap prior to rejecting him for the jury?
(a) How he is.
(b) Whether he believes in God.
(c) If he reads the Bible.
(d) If he loves his mother.

4. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?
(a) The weather and the devil.
(b) The price of milk.
(c) The innocence of Bert Cates.
(d) Brady and public opinion.

5. What does Drummond ask Rachel about her mother?
(a) If she divorced Reverend Brown.
(b) Whether she was holy.
(c) Rachel's feelings about her.
(d) Why she doesn't support Rachel.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a banner put up before Brady arrives. What does it say?

2. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?

3. What is Cates unsure of?

4. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?

5. Why does Davenport accept Bannister for the jury?

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