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

2. What ability does Bannister lack?
(a) Listening.
(b) Reading.
(c) Arithmetic.
(d) Writing.

3. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Grandpa.
(c) Sal.
(d) Bert Cates.

4. Hornbeck asks Elijah if he is a what?
(a) Reverend.
(b) Soldier of the Bible.
(c) Evolutionist.
(d) Creationist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the opening of Act One take place?

2. What type of meeting is held at the court on the night of the jury selection?

3. To Rachel, Hornbeck claims to be on whose side?

4. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?

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

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