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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. How does Rachel describe Brady to Cates?
(a) "A crusader for the wicked."
(b) "Hungry for power and reluctant to forgive."
(c) "Scared of his own shadow."
(d) "The biggest man in the country."

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

3. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?
(a) A worm.
(b) A frog.
(c) An ape.
(d) A monkey.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?

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

3. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?

4. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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

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