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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a banner put up before Brady arrives. What does it say?
(a) "Down With Darwinism."
(b) "Brady or Bust."
(c) "God's Men Don't Slither."
(d) "Read Your Bible."

2. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?
(a) The weather and the devil.
(b) Brady and public opinion.
(c) The price of milk.
(d) The innocence of Bert Cates.

3. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Science.

4. What does Drummond say about Cates when Rachel asks about him?
(a) He loves her more than anything.
(b) He is fighting a losing battle.
(c) He will crack on the witness stand.
(d) He is a strong man.

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

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

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

8. Brady complains that Drummond is bringing too much of what during jury selection?
(a) Racism.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Egotism.
(d) Levity.

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

10. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?
(a) He studies the Bible.
(b) He takes a penny from Melinda.
(c) He kisses Melinda on the cheek.
(d) He claps his hands at the spectacle.

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

12. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?
(a) A snake.
(b) The monkey.
(c) The devil.
(d) Bert Cates.

13. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?
(a) He won't fall asleep.
(b) He is incredibly short.
(c) The trial will be a show.
(d) He has terrible vision.

14. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?
(a) Stealing bibles.
(b) Teaching evolution.
(c) Vandalizing the church.
(d) Violence.

15. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?
(a) Safe.
(b) Frightening.
(c) Good.
(d) Dirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Cates apologizes, Drummond feels that Cates will be what?

2. What does Rachel say Cates wants to do, following jury selection?

3. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?

4. What type of jury does Brady want?

5. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?

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