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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. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?
(a) The Baltimore Herald.
(b) The New Yorker.
(c) The school board.
(d) The Chicago Times.

2. What does Mrs. Brady try to do for Mr. Brady prior to the prayer meeting?
(a) Encourage him.
(b) Inspire him.
(c) Feed him.
(d) Keep him warm.

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

4. What does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?
(a) Defend Cates to his best ability.
(b) Call off the trial.
(c) Show some respect for her town.
(d) Read his Bible.

5. Drummond believes Cates is really on trial for what?
(a) Teaching evolution.
(b) Choosing to speak what he thinks.
(c) Loving Rachel.
(d) Publicity.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the prayer meeting, who is visibly upset by Reverend Brown's curses?

2. What is Cates unsure of?

3. Referencing the Bible, Brady claims the earth is how old?

4. According to Drummond, what is more important than what is "right"?

5. What is the crowd asked to do during the prayer meeting?

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