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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Clock-stoppers.
(c) Religious parties.
(d) Moralists.

2. What type of meeting is held at the court on the night of the jury selection?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Civil rights.
(d) City council.

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

4. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?
(a) Order.
(b) Business.
(c) Religious fervor.
(d) Media attention.

5. Drummond is awarded what title by the Mayor?
(a) Temporary Town Captain.
(b) Temporary Honorary Colonel.
(c) Head of State.
(d) Head Colonel.

6. Where does Sillers work?
(a) School, with Cates.
(b) At a feed store.
(c) The railroad.
(d) The grocery.

7. What is Howard doing at the beginning of Act One?
(a) Arguing with a monkey.
(b) Fighting his brother.
(c) Looking for worms.
(d) Witnessing a crime.

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

9. Where does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) The town square.
(b) Cates' jail cell.
(c) Drummond's home.
(d) The courtroom.

10. The Storekeeper thinks opinions are what?
(a) Bad for business.
(b) Unnecessary and confusing.
(c) Only for men.
(d) Good on a hot day.

11. How does Rachel describe Brady to Cates?
(a) "The biggest man in the country."
(b) "Scared of his own shadow."
(c) "Hungry for power and reluctant to forgive."
(d) "A crusader for the wicked."

12. While in jail, what is Cates surprised by?
(a) Rachel's devotion to him.
(b) That Drummond gives him a Bible.
(c) The "spectacle" of his trial.
(d) His desire to win.

13. Who will Rachel appear as a witness for?
(a) Brady.
(b) Drummond.
(c) Both sides.
(d) She will not be a witness.

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

15. According to Cates, the townspeople are treating him worse than who?
(a) A murderer.
(b) An adulterer.
(c) That publishing company in Chicago.
(d) The monkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rachel asks Drummond if Cates is a what?

2. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?

3. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?

4. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?

5. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?

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