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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. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?
(a) He kisses Melinda on the cheek.
(b) He takes a penny from Melinda.
(c) He studies the Bible.
(d) He claps his hands at the spectacle.

2. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?
(a) Safe.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Good.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?

2. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?

3. What type of jury does Brady want?

4. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?

5. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. After collapsing, what speech does Brady give as he is being carried away?

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

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

6. Describe the character, Rachel.

7. When Bannister states that he wants the front seat in the jury box because "its going to be quite a show", what does this say about his opinion of the trial?

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

9. When Reverend Brown asks God to curse his daughter for her defense of Cates, what does this say about his character?

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

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