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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?
(a) It is hard to pronounce.
(b) Brady deserves something better.
(c) It makes Brady sound heroic.
(d) Drummond wants to learn Brady's real name.

2. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?
(a) Hornbeck.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Timmy.
(d) The Storekeeper.

3. Who does Rachel tell Drummond she is scared of?
(a) Her father.
(b) Cates.
(c) Brady.
(d) The monkey.

4. Which witness is dismissed, prior to Drummond's cross-examination?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Howard.
(c) Rachel.
(d) No one.

5. Brady asks if Cates has ever taught from what book?
(a) Genesis.
(b) The one the school told him to.
(c) Science: Creation in Two Forms.
(d) The World Brittanica.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

2. Who chants responses during the prayer meeting?

3. Drummond believes what type of people never experience confusion?

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

5. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?

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