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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 color are the suspenders Drummond wears to court in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Black.
(b) Orange.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Purple.

2. Where does the opening of Act One take place?
(a) Hillsboro Lake.
(b) Melinda's home.
(c) Hillsboro Courthouse.
(d) The town square.

3. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?
(a) He has terrible vision.
(b) The trial will be a show.
(c) He won't fall asleep.
(d) He is incredibly short.

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

5. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?
(a) Mrs. Brady, Reverend Brown, the District Attorney.
(b) A newspaper reporter from Washington, D.C.
(c) Timmy.
(d) Reverend Brown and the Judge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Davenport accept Bannister for the jury?

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

4. According to Cates, the townspeople are treating him worse than who?

5. What does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?

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