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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. In Act One, who makes a secret visit to Hillsboro Jail?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Mrs. Krebs.
(c) Mrs. Brady.
(d) Melinda.

2. What belief does Brady suggest to the crowd is equally Christian?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Deliverance.
(c) Purity.
(d) Forgiveness.

3. Bannister claims that Drummond represents who in the past?
(a) A poacher from North Dakota.
(b) A serial killer from the North.
(c) Preachers from the South.
(d) Two child murderers in Chicago.

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

5. Drummond suggests that anyone who is "against Brady" is what?
(a) Going to jail.
(b) A free thinker.
(c) Against God.
(d) For God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Brady complains that Drummond is bringing too much of what during jury selection?

3. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?

4. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?

5. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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