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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?
(a) Fishing poles.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Flags.
(d) Religious pamphlets.

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

6. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?
(a) His volume.
(b) His doctrine.
(c) His height.
(d) His passion.

7. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Darwin.
(c) Brady.
(d) Reverend Brown.

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?
(a) No one.
(b) Many townspeople.
(c) The judge.
(d) Brady.

14. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?
(a) It is hard to pronounce.
(b) It makes Brady sound heroic.
(c) Brady deserves something better.
(d) Drummond wants to learn Brady's real name.

15. Bannister claims that Drummond represents who in the past?
(a) A poacher from North Dakota.
(b) A serial killer from the North.
(c) Preachers from the South.
(d) Two child murderers in Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel scared of as a child?

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

3. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?

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

5. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?

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