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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Brady try to do for Mr. Brady prior to the prayer meeting?

3. After the prayer meeting, what does Drummond suggest Brady has done?

4. What does Drummond suggest about Brady and how he lives his life?

5. Rachel is asked to give Cates' opinion on what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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