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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Drummond says that killing a wife is not as bad as killing what?
(a) An old wives' tale.
(b) A monkey.
(c) Oneself.
(d) Ideals.

2. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Brady.
(c) Melinda.
(d) Darwin.

3. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?
(a) The Storekeeper.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Hornbeck.
(d) Timmy.

4. To Rachel, Hornbeck claims to be on whose side?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Reverend Brown.
(c) Hillsboro.
(d) Cates.

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

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

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

8. If Cates apologizes, Drummond feels that Cates will be what?
(a) Abandoned.
(b) Reinstated as a teacher.
(c) Cowardly.
(d) Tormented.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Who does Rachel tell Drummond she is scared of?
(a) Cates.
(b) Brady.
(c) The monkey.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Brady's physicality described?

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

4. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?

5. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?

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