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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. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?
2. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?
3. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?
4. Drummond believes what type of people never experience confusion?
5. Drummond believes what to be essential to clear thought?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Drummond's philosophy about laughter? Why?
2. Hornbeck says progress has made ordinary people obsolete. What is meant by this statement?
3. 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?
4. Why does Reverend Brown preach from the book of Genesis at the prayer meeting?
5. Why can't the Origin of Species be taught in Hillsboro?
6. The prayer meeting becomes an act of entertainment. How does religion as entertainment affect the townspeople's commitment to it?
7. At what point does Drummond accept Siller as a juror?
8. Why is it significant that Meeker pushes aside the woman who is praying for Brady when he collapses?
9. Although Cates lost, it is said that he won. Why?
10. What are Drummond's views on language and communication? When does he express these?
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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