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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in jail, what is Cates surprised by?
(a) His desire to win.
(b) The "spectacle" of his trial.
(c) That Drummond gives him a Bible.
(d) Rachel's devotion to him.

2. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?
(a) Grandpa.
(b) Sal.
(c) Bert Cates.
(d) Reverend Brown.

3. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" teach?
(a) Creationism.
(b) Evolution.
(c) The Gospel.
(d) Racism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. How does Rachel describe Brady to Cates?
(a) "A crusader for the wicked."
(b) "Hungry for power and reluctant to forgive."
(c) "Scared of his own shadow."
(d) "The biggest man in the country."

12. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?
(a) Brady.
(b) No one.
(c) Many townspeople.
(d) The judge.

13. What does Drummond say about Cates when Rachel asks about him?
(a) He is a strong man.
(b) He loves her more than anything.
(c) He will crack on the witness stand.
(d) He is fighting a losing battle.

14. What song does the town sing to greet Brady?
(a) "The Star Spangled Banner."
(b) "Greensleeves."
(c) "Old Time Religion."
(d) "America the Beautiful."

15. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?
(a) Good.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Safe.
(d) Frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?

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

3. What type of meeting is held at the court on the night of the jury selection?

4. To Rachel, Hornbeck claims to be on whose side?

5. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?

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