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

2. While in jail, what is Cates surprised by?
(a) The "spectacle" of his trial.
(b) Rachel's devotion to him.
(c) That Drummond gives him a Bible.
(d) His desire to win.

3. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?
(a) Escape from jail.
(b) Apologize for breaking the law.
(c) Beg pardon from the governor.
(d) Continue preaching his piece.

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

5. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?
(a) No one.
(b) Brady.
(c) Many townspeople.
(d) The judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melinda respond to Howard's opinion on origin?

2. Brady says that Drummond defended a publishing company for what?

3. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?

4. How is Brady's physicality described?

5. Who will Rachel appear as a witness for?

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