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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?
(a) Timmy.
(b) The Storekeeper.
(c) Hornbeck.
(d) Reverend Brown.

3. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?
(a) His passion.
(b) His doctrine.
(c) His height.
(d) His volume.

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

5. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?
(a) The weather and the devil.
(b) The price of milk.
(c) The innocence of Bert Cates.
(d) Brady and public opinion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the opening of Act One take place?

2. What does Drummond ask Rachel about her mother?

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

4. Cates believes Rachel's opinions are from whom?

5. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Drummond call Brady to the stand to speak about the Bible?

2. When Rachel's father turns on her, who defends her? Does this make this character more likable?

3. Why is the appearance of a monkey important in Act One?

4. What is Drummond's philosophy about laughter? Why?

5. Why does Drummond take both the Bible and the Origin of Species when he leaves town?

6. Although Hornbeck is on Drummond's side of the case, Drummond does not support him. Why?

7. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

8. Does the phrase "fuss and feathers" sound like something the character of Drummond would typically say? Why or why not? If not, why is he saying it?

9. Why does Brady suggest Howard may become Godless if Cates is not found guilty?

10. Why is it ironic that Reverend Brown is in a bad mood the first time the audience meets him, yet he scolds others for not having community spirit?

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