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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" teach?
(a) Racism.
(b) Creationism.
(c) The Gospel.
(d) Evolution.

2. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?
(a) The Storekeeper.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Timmy.
(d) Hornbeck.

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

4. What is Howard doing at the beginning of Act One?
(a) Witnessing a crime.
(b) Arguing with a monkey.
(c) Fighting his brother.
(d) Looking for worms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Storekeeper thinks opinions are what?

2. Cates believes Rachel's opinions are from whom?

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

4. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?

5. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?

(see the answer key)

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