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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. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Beer.
(c) A hotdog.
(d) A Bible.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hornbeck asks Elijah if he is a what?

2. What color are the suspenders Drummond wears to court in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Drummond says that killing a wife is not as bad as killing what?

4. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?

5. Where does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Brady is portrayed as a somewhat gluttonous character throughout the play. As gluttony appears in the Bible as a sin, this demonstrates that Brady is willing to judge others on their sins but is unwilling to chastise himself. Why?

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

3. What are Drummond's views on language and communication? When does he express these?

4. What is evolution? What is the story of creation in the Bible?

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

6. Is Brady respected by the townspeople? Why?

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

8. When Rachel visits Cates in jail, what does she urge him to do, and why?

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

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

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