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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the prayer meeting, what does Drummond suggest Brady has done?
(a) Moved away by standing still.
(b) Set the whole case up.
(c) Influenced Cates to throw the case.
(d) Set the town back thirty years.

2. What surprise witness does Drummond call to the stand?
(a) Cates.
(b) Brady.
(c) Mrs. Brady.
(d) The Storekeeper.

3. What does Brady refuse to accept about Drummond?
(a) Lack of ambition.
(b) Desire to run for office.
(c) Different ideas.
(d) Compassion for the poor.

4. The judge is willing to hear an expert on what?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Astrophysics.
(c) Darwinism.
(d) Geology.

5. Why is Drummond's first witness not allowed to speak?
(a) Brady suggests the witness is in contempt.
(b) The topic is too sensitive.
(c) The topic is against the law.
(d) The judge does not like the witness.

6. What book of the Bible is referenced at the prayer meeting?
(a) Leviticus.
(b) Numbers.
(c) Exodus.
(d) Genesis.

7. Drummond asks Howard if these objects, not listed in the Bible, are evil.
(a) The Bible and his ink pen.
(b) Candy and apple pie.
(c) Tractor and telephone.
(d) Telegraph and postage stamps.

8. What does the workman say to justify leaving up the prayer sign on the courthouse?
(a) "Half the people can't read anyway."
(b) "It's too heavy to take down."
(c) "The devil don't run this town."
(d) "We'll put up a sign for Cates' case, too."

9. During the prayer meeting, who does Reverend Brown add to the list to be struck down?
(a) His daughter.
(b) Hornbeck.
(c) Drummond.
(d) Cates.

10. Before the prayer meeting, Reverend Brown describes the townspeople as what?
(a) In line for damnation.
(b) A flock that requires guidance.
(c) Fervent in their beliefs.
(d) Desperate to believe.

11. What does Mrs. Brady try to do for Mr. Brady prior to the prayer meeting?
(a) Feed him.
(b) Keep him warm.
(c) Encourage him.
(d) Inspire him.

12. Brady accuses Drummond of what after the prayer meeting?
(a) Bribing the judge.
(b) Moving far away from him.
(c) Selling his soul to the devil.
(d) Ruining his chances for future elections.

13. What does Drummond ask Brady about the Bible?
(a) Whether it is affordable.
(b) If he likes reading it.
(c) Why more people don't read it.
(d) If it should be taken literally.

14. Cates claims religion should be what?
(a) Comforting.
(b) Forgiving.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Holy.

15. What are the workmen building at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A house.
(b) A prayer meeting platform.
(c) A new cell for the jail.
(d) A cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the prayer meeting, who sends the crowd home?

2. What book does Drummond attempt to read out loud in court?

3. Who is alone on the stage at the end of Act One?

4. Who is on the witness stand at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What book does Brady admit he has not read?

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