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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is providing Cates with a lawyer?
(a) The school board.
(b) The Chicago Times.
(c) The New Yorker.
(d) The Baltimore Herald.

2. How does Melinda respond to Howard's opinion on origin?
(a) She argues with him.
(b) She thinks it is quite comical.
(c) She agrees with him.
(d) She hopes it is true.

3. What is Rachel scared of as a child?
(a) That her father was the devil.
(b) That she was the devil.
(c) Falling off the Earth.
(d) Talking to God.

4. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?
(a) Science.
(b) Mysticism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) The Bible.

5. Who will Rachel appear as a witness for?
(a) She will not be a witness.
(b) Drummond.
(c) Both sides.
(d) Brady.

6. Where does the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) The courtroom.
(b) The town square.
(c) Drummond's home.
(d) Cates' jail cell.

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

8. Howard tells Melinda that she originated as what?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A worm.
(c) A frog.
(d) An ape.

9. Who approaches Brady following the jury selection?
(a) Many townspeople.
(b) The judge.
(c) No one.
(d) Cates.

10. What does Drummond ask Dunlap prior to rejecting him for the jury?
(a) If he reads the Bible.
(b) Whether he believes in God.
(c) If he loves his mother.
(d) How he is.

11. Why does Drummond object to the title of Colonel for Brady?
(a) Brady deserves something better.
(b) Drummond wants to learn Brady's real name.
(c) It is hard to pronounce.
(d) It makes Brady sound heroic.

12. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Moralists.
(c) Clock-stoppers.
(d) Religious parties.

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

14. Drummond says that killing a wife is not as bad as killing what?
(a) Oneself.
(b) An old wives' tale.
(c) A monkey.
(d) Ideals.

15. Drummond believes what to be essential to clear thought?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Preparation.
(c) Mediation.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?

2. What does Drummond ask Rachel about her mother?

3. What type of meeting is held at the court on the night of the jury selection?

4. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?

5. What is Cates unsure of?

(see the answer keys)

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