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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brady suggest the prayer meeting might do for Hornbeck?
(a) Inspire.
(b) Enlighten.
(c) Entertain.
(d) Anger.

2. Who announces the meeting held at the court on the night of the jury selection?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Brady.
(c) Drummond.
(d) The judge.

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

4. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) The Baltimore Herald.
(c) The Chicago Times.
(d) The school board.

5. Where is Inherit the Wind set?
(a) Hillside.
(b) Hillsboro.
(c) Hilltown.
(d) Hillsburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?

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

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

4. At the prayer meeting, who is visibly upset by Reverend Brown's curses?

5. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?

(see the answer key)

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