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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. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?
(a) The Storekeeper.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Timmy.
(d) Hornbeck.

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

3. Where does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) The town square.
(b) The courtroom.
(c) Cates' jail cell.
(d) Drummond's home.

4. What does Drummond say about Cates when Rachel asks about him?
(a) He will crack on the witness stand.
(b) He loves her more than anything.
(c) He is fighting a losing battle.
(d) He is a strong man.

5. Hornbeck asks Elijah if he is a what?
(a) Creationist.
(b) Evolutionist.
(c) Soldier of the Bible.
(d) Reverend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel scared of as a child?

2. What does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?

3. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?

4. In Act One, who makes a secret visit to Hillsboro Jail?

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

(see the answer key)

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