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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 do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?
(a) The innocence of Bert Cates.
(b) The price of milk.
(c) The weather and the devil.
(d) Brady and public opinion.

2. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) A hotdog.
(d) Beer.

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

4. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?
(a) Order.
(b) Religious fervor.
(c) Media attention.
(d) Business.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a banner put up before Brady arrives. What does it say?

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

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

4. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?

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

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