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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. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?

2. What ability does Bannister lack?

3. How is Brady's physicality described?

4. Who approaches Brady following the jury selection?

5. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel want Cates to apologize?

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

3. Why is Rachel willing to testify against Cates?

4. Why does Rachel stand on the sidelines instead of participating in the prayer meeting?

5. How does Drummond try to win over the crowd at the beginning of the trial?

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

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

8. What is Cates' punishment, assigned by the judge after the verdict is read?

9. Cates declares that he is being treated worse than who? Why does he say this?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Brady comes to town, he does so with fanfare and promises. Analyze the following promises he made to people and whether or not he delivered.

Part 1) What does Brady promise Davenport? What does he promise the people of Hillsboro?

Part 2) Is it important for Brady to hold up his word? Why or why not? Cite examples from the text.

Part 3) When Brady does not hold up his word or fails at his promised outcome, how does this affect him? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Out of the following three characters, determine who you feel has the most to win or lose with Cates' court case and why. Back up your theory with specific examples from the text.

- Reverend Brown.

- Brady.

- Cates.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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