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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?
(a) The stars.
(b) Nature.
(c) The heavens.
(d) The Bible.

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

5. Where does the opening of Act One take place?
(a) Melinda's home.
(b) Hillsboro Lake.
(c) Hillsboro Courthouse.
(d) The town square.

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

7. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?
(a) Lets her go.
(b) Chases her down and hugs her.
(c) Chases her down and fights with her.
(d) Chases her down and kisses her.

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

9. What type of jury does Brady want?
(a) Pious older women.
(b) One that conforms to the patterns of society.
(c) Forward thinking intellects.
(d) Fair and partial.

10. What does Drummond ask Dunlap prior to rejecting him for the jury?
(a) If he loves his mother.
(b) How he is.
(c) If he reads the Bible.
(d) Whether he believes in God.

11. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?
(a) Drummond.
(b) Drummond and Brady.
(c) Sillers.
(d) Brady.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?

3. What color are the suspenders Drummond wears to court in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How does Melinda respond to Howard's opinion on origin?

5. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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