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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cates believes Rachel's opinions are from whom?
(a) Him.
(b) Her father.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her mother.

2. What is Rachel scared of as a child?
(a) Talking to God.
(b) Falling off the Earth.
(c) That her father was the devil.
(d) That she was the devil.

3. Rachel asks Drummond if Cates is a what?
(a) Attention seeker.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Liar.
(d) Hero.

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

5. Drummond believes what type of people never experience confusion?
(a) Fools.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Religious.
(d) Clock-starters.

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

7. What is Cates unsure of?
(a) If he even likes teaching.
(b) Whether he has committed a crime.
(c) Whether Drummond is on his side.
(d) If Rachel loves him.

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

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

10. What ability does Bannister lack?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Listening.
(d) Arithmetic.

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

12. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Hornbeck.
(c) Reverend Brown.
(d) Timmy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?

3. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

4. What does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?

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

(see the answer keys)

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