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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Brady's physicality described?
(a) Young, attractive, on fire.
(b) Gray, balding, paunchy.
(c) Old, distinguished, powerful.
(d) Anemic, hunched over.

3. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?
(a) He studies the Bible.
(b) He takes a penny from Melinda.
(c) He claps his hands at the spectacle.
(d) He kisses Melinda on the cheek.

4. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?
(a) Apologize for breaking the law.
(b) Escape from jail.
(c) Beg pardon from the governor.
(d) Continue preaching his piece.

5. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?
(a) The devil.
(b) The monkey.
(c) A snake.
(d) Bert Cates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?

2. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?

3. Where does the opening of Act One take place?

4. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" teach?

5. Bannister claims that Drummond represents who in the past?

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