Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?
(a) One that thinks alike.
(b) One that is just like him.
(c) Ignorant farmers.
(d) Fair and partial.

2. Who announces the meeting held at the court on the night of the jury selection?
(a) The judge.
(b) Drummond.
(c) Melinda.
(d) Brady.

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

4. How is Brady's physicality described?
(a) Young, attractive, on fire.
(b) Gray, balding, paunchy.
(c) Anemic, hunched over.
(d) Old, distinguished, powerful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 argues with him.
(d) She hopes it is true.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. There is a banner put up before Brady arrives. What does it say?

3. What does Drummond ask Dunlap prior to rejecting him for the jury?

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

5. Who does Rachel tell Drummond she is scared of?

(see the answer keys)

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