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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. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Mysticism.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Science.

2. How does Melinda respond to Howard's opinion on origin?
(a) She hopes it is true.
(b) She agrees with him.
(c) She argues with him.
(d) She thinks it is quite comical.

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

4. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Hornbeck.
(d) Reverend Brown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?

2. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?

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

4. How is Brady's physicality described?

5. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?

(see the answer key)

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