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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Brady enters town, who is he with?
(a) Reverend Brown and the Judge.
(b) Timmy.
(c) Mrs. Brady, Reverend Brown, the District Attorney.
(d) A newspaper reporter from Washington, D.C.

2. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?
(a) Religious fervor.
(b) Business.
(c) Media attention.
(d) Order.

3. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?
(a) A worm.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A dog.
(d) A bird.

4. What do the storekeeper and Mrs. Krebs discuss in Act One?
(a) The weather and the devil.
(b) Brady and public opinion.
(c) The innocence of Bert Cates.
(d) The price of milk.

5. The Storekeeper thinks opinions are what?
(a) Good on a hot day.
(b) Only for men.
(c) Unnecessary and confusing.
(d) Bad for business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?

2. How is Brady's physicality described?

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

4. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?

5. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

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