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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Reverend Brown and the Judge.
(c) A newspaper reporter from Washington, D.C.
(d) Mrs. Brady, Reverend Brown, the District Attorney.

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

3. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?
(a) Drummond wants to learn Brady's real name.
(b) Brady deserves something better.
(c) It is hard to pronounce.
(d) It makes Brady sound heroic.

4. Why does Davenport accept Bannister for the jury?
(a) He hates Cates.
(b) He's a church goer.
(c) He's old.
(d) He loves serving on juries.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Where does the opening of Act One take place?
(a) The town square.
(b) Hillsboro Lake.
(c) Melinda's home.
(d) Hillsboro Courthouse.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Rachel say Cates wants to do, following jury selection?
(a) Hang himself.
(b) Become a preacher.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Die from the cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rachel asks Drummond if Cates is a what?

2. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?

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

4. Who approaches Drummond immediately following the jury selection?

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

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