Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Storekeeper thinks opinions are what?
(a) Bad for business.
(b) Only for men.
(c) Unnecessary and confusing.
(d) Good on a hot day.

2. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?
(a) Chases her down and kisses her.
(b) Chases her down and hugs her.
(c) Lets her go.
(d) Chases her down and fights with her.

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

4. What is Cates unsure of?
(a) If he even likes teaching.
(b) Whether Drummond is on his side.
(c) If Rachel loves him.
(d) Whether he has committed a crime.

5. Drummond is awarded what title by the Mayor?
(a) Temporary Honorary Colonel.
(b) Head of State.
(c) Head Colonel.
(d) Temporary Town Captain.

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

7. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?
(a) The stars.
(b) The heavens.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Nature.

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

9. If Cates apologizes, Drummond feels that Cates will be what?
(a) Tormented.
(b) Reinstated as a teacher.
(c) Cowardly.
(d) Abandoned.

10. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?
(a) A dog.
(b) A worm.
(c) A bird.
(d) A monkey.

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

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

13. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Reverend Brown and the Judge.
(c) A newspaper reporter from Washington, D.C.
(d) Mrs. Brady, Reverend Brown, the District Attorney.

14. What ability does Bannister lack?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) Reading.
(c) Listening.
(d) Writing.

15. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?
(a) Drummond and Brady.
(b) Drummond.
(c) Sillers.
(d) Brady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?

2. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?

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

4. Hornbeck asks Elijah if he is a what?

5. What does Drummond ask Dunlap prior to rejecting him for the jury?

(see the answer keys)

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