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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. If Cates apologizes, Drummond feels that Cates will be what?
2. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?
3. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?
4. What is Rachel scared of as a child?
5. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?
Short Essay Questions
1. Cates declares that he is being treated worse than who? Why does he say this?
2. 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?
3. Why do the workers choose to leave the "Read Your Bible" sign up on the courthouse? What does this signify?
4. At the end of Act One, Drummond is left alone on the stage. What does this moment signify?
5. Brady says that Cates' "bigoted opinions" will not be forgotten by the community, even if they are removed from court record. What does this say about the power of ideas?
6. Why can't the Origin of Species be taught in Hillsboro?
7. After collapsing, what speech does Brady give as he is being carried away?
8. Describe the character, Rachel.
9. 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?
10. How does Drummond try to win over the crowd at the beginning of the trial?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Brady and Drummond are the two main characters of the play, both fighting to win over the town and of course, their side of the case. Choose either Brady or Drummond and analyze the following.
Part 1) Describe this character based on what is said about him before he arrives in Hillsboro.
Part 2) Compare this image to who he is when he arrives.
Part 3) Analyze how and why he has changed by the time he departs.
Essay Topic 2
Drummond states that his experience with the law is like being on a merry-go-round. Why is this? What are some moments from Inherit the Wind that back up his theory?
Essay Topic 3
Relationships are an important part of Inherit the Wind, as they show us how other characters treat one another. Choose one of the following relationships and explain what you have learned about the participants, based on their relationships with one another.
- Mr. and Mrs. Brady.
- Rachel and Reverend Brown.
- Rachel and Cates.
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