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

2. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bird.
(c) A worm.
(d) A monkey.

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

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

5. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?
(a) His doctrine.
(b) His height.
(c) His passion.
(d) His volume.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Howard doing at the beginning of Act One?

2. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?

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

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

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

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