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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?
(a) His inabilily to pronounce it.
(b) His lack of military service.
(c) His inability to spell it.
(d) The fact that he was a general.

2. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?
(a) Fair and partial.
(b) Ignorant farmers.
(c) One that is just like him.
(d) One that thinks alike.

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

4. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" teach?
(a) Racism.
(b) The Gospel.
(c) Creationism.
(d) Evolution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?

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

3. Where does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

4. What ability does Bannister lack?

5. What is Howard doing at the beginning of Act One?

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