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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cates describes the conditions in jail as what?
(a) Good.
(b) Safe.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Frightening.

2. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?
(a) A snake.
(b) The devil.
(c) The monkey.
(d) Bert Cates.

3. What does the workman say to justify leaving up the prayer sign on the courthouse?
(a) "Half the people can't read anyway."
(b) "The devil don't run this town."
(c) "It's too heavy to take down."
(d) "We'll put up a sign for Cates' case, too."

4. If Cates apologizes, Drummond feels that Cates will be what?
(a) Abandoned.
(b) Cowardly.
(c) Tormented.
(d) Reinstated as a teacher.

5. What does Brady suggest the prayer meeting might do for Hornbeck?
(a) Anger.
(b) Inspire.
(c) Entertain.
(d) Enlighten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?

2. Prior to accepting the jury, who does the judge rule as out of order?

3. Brady is called Colonel in spite of what?

4. While in jail, what is Cates surprised by?

5. Why does Hornbeck call the monkey the "father of the human race"?

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