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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) "Brady or Bust."
(b) "Down With Darwinism."
(c) "God's Men Don't Slither."
(d) "Read Your Bible."

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

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

4. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Brady.
(c) Melinda.
(d) Darwin.

5. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?
(a) He has terrible vision.
(b) The trial will be a show.
(c) He is incredibly short.
(d) He won't fall asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song does the town sing to greet Brady?

2. What is Rachel scared of as a child?

3. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?

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

5. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hornbeck says progress has made ordinary people obsolete. What is meant by this statement?

2. What is Howard's reaction to the teachings he receives on evolution?

3. Although Cates lost, it is said that he won. Why?

4. What does the presence of the radio man signify?

5. When Brady and Drummond speak about their friendship, which character seems to regret the loss?

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

7. Why does Reverend Brown preach from the book of Genesis at the prayer meeting?

8. The prayer meeting becomes an act of entertainment. How does religion as entertainment affect the townspeople's commitment to it?

9. How does Brady change the word evolution to demonstrate his opinion on the topic?

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

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