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

2. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?
(a) Stealing bibles.
(b) Violence.
(c) Teaching evolution.
(d) Vandalizing the church.

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

4. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?
(a) Lets her go.
(b) Chases her down and fights with her.
(c) Chases her down and kisses her.
(d) Chases her down and hugs her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?

3. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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

5. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?

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