4. Brady complains that Drummond is bringing too much of what during jury selection?
(a) Racism.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Levity.
(d) Egotism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?

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

3. What does Drummond say about Cates when Rachel asks about him?

4. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?

5. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the opening interaction between Howard and Melinda?

2. How is the attentiveness to Brady's speech post-trial different from the other times he has spoken?

3. How does Drummond try to win over the crowd at the beginning of the trial?

4. Define Drummond's word "clock-stoppers".

5. Does the phrase "fuss and feathers" sound like something the character of Drummond would typically say? Why or why not? If not, why is he saying it?

6. Describe the character, Rachel.

7. What is Cates' punishment, assigned by the judge after the verdict is read?

8. After collapsing, what speech does Brady give as he is being carried away?

9. Why does Drummond object to the judge's announcement regarding the prayer meeting?

10. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

(see the answer keys)

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