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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?
(a) Continue preaching his piece.
(b) Beg pardon from the governor.
(c) Apologize for breaking the law.
(d) Escape from jail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?

2. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?

3. Brady says that Drummond defended a publishing company for what?

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

5. Who approaches Brady following the jury selection?

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