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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. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?
(a) Good.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Safe.
(d) Frightening.

2. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Religious pamphlets.
(c) Fishing poles.
(d) Flags.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?

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

4. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

5. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?

(see the answer key)

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