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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of believer does Drummond claim to be?

2. What happens to Drummond's second witness?

3. Drummond asks Howard if these objects, not listed in the Bible, are evil.

4. Brady refers to the opinions Cates delivers in court as what?

5. During the prayer meeting, who does Reverend Brown add to the list to be struck down?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are moments in Inherit the Wind where Drummond is referred to as the devil.

Part 1) How is the devil defined in this context?

Part 2) Who considers Drummond to be the devil?

Part 3) Do you agree with this nickname? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing from one of the following, write an essay on how this character has changed throughout Inherit the Wind. Include who they were at the start of the play, the pivotal moment that changed them, and who they were by the end.

- Rachel.

- Cates.

- Drummond.

Essay Topic 3

Brady mentions several cases that Drummond has worked on in the past. What are these cases? What do they say about Drummond's character as a man and as a lawyer?

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