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

Short Answer Questions

1. Referencing the Bible, Brady claims the earth is how old?

2. Cates claims the books of "Evil-utionists" are filled with what?

3. According to Drummond, what is more important than what is "right"?

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

The judge assigns Cates the punishment to pay a fine of $100. Answer the following questions:

1) Is this the sentence Cates expects to receive?

2) What does the sentence reveal about the judge's feelings on the case?

3) Why does Cates still plan to appeal the verdict?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Based on the text, choose one of the following characters and analyze their personal relationship with God or religion.

- Cates.

- Drummond.

- Reverend Brown.

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