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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?
(a) Science.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Mysticism.

3. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Flags.
(c) Fishing poles.
(d) Religious pamphlets.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

10. Drummond believes what to be essential to clear thought?
(a) Preparation.
(b) Mediation.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Prayer.

11. What does Drummond ask Rachel about her mother?
(a) If she divorced Reverend Brown.
(b) Rachel's feelings about her.
(c) Whether she was holy.
(d) Why she doesn't support Rachel.

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

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

14. What type of jury does Brady want?
(a) One that conforms to the patterns of society.
(b) Pious older women.
(c) Fair and partial.
(d) Forward thinking intellects.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?

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

4. Who approaches Brady following the jury selection?

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

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