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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) "Read Your Bible."
(b) "Brady or Bust."
(c) "God's Men Don't Slither."
(d) "Down With Darwinism."

2. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A frog.
(c) A worm.
(d) An ape.

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

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

5. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A hotdog.
(d) Beer.

6. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?
(a) The fact that he was a general.
(b) His inability to spell it.
(c) His inabilily to pronounce it.
(d) His lack of military service.

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

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

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

10. What color are the suspenders Drummond wears to court in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Orange.
(c) Black.
(d) Purple.

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

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

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

14. How does Melinda respond to Howard's opinion on origin?
(a) She thinks it is quite comical.
(b) She agrees with him.
(c) She hopes it is true.
(d) She argues with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While in jail, what is Cates surprised by?

2. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?

3. Who announces the meeting held at the court on the night of the jury selection?

4. What ability does Bannister lack?

5. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?

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