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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?

2. Where does Sillers work?

3. How does Rachel describe Brady to Cates?

4. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?

5. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

2. Why does Drummond bring up horse racing while awaiting the verdict?

3. Brady and Drummond were once friends. What do the two characters have in common?

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

5. Drummond says that society measures everything by an "arbitrary grid of morality". What does this mean?

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

7. Why does Drummond ask Brady if the story of Jonah, found in the Bible, should be taken literally? What is Drummond suggesting when he asks this question?

8. Why is it significant that Meeker pushes aside the woman who is praying for Brady when he collapses?

9. At what point does Drummond accept Siller as a juror?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Drummond and Brady are revealed to be old friends who have fallen away from their friendship with one another. Answer the following:

Part 1) When are Brady and Drummond friends? What do they have in common?

Part 2) Why do they grow apart? Who regrets the distance?

Part 3) At any point in Inherit the Wind, is there hope of rekindling the friendship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Hillsboro was a small town prior to the trial that took place. Write a brief essay on how Hillsboro has changed as a result of the trial.

Part 1) What is the town of Hillsboro like before the trial?

Part 2) How will the outcome of the trial affect the citizens and their way of thought?

Part 3) Do you foresee Hillsboro becoming famous as a result of the trial? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The judge assigns Cates the punishment to pay a fine of $100. Answer the following questions:

1) Is this the sentence Cates expects to receive?

2) What does the sentence reveal about the judge's feelings on the case?

3) Why does Cates still plan to appeal the verdict?

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