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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Brady claim he was once friends with?
(a) Cates.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Drummond.
(d) The President.

2. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Fishing poles.
(c) Religious pamphlets.
(d) Flags.

3. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?
(a) A dog.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A worm.
(d) A bird.

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

5. What is Cates' sentence?
(a) Prison.
(b) To teach the Bible forty hours a week.
(c) Excommunication.
(d) $100 fine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?

2. What does Drummond take with him when he leaves town?

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

4. Brady asks if Cates has ever taught from what book?

5. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?

(see the answer key)

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