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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Hornbeck give the monkey in Act One?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Grandpa.
(c) Sal.
(d) Bert Cates.

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

3. Who notices the train when Brady is arriving?
(a) Reverend Brown.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Hornbeck.
(d) Timmy.

4. In Act One, who makes a secret visit to Hillsboro Jail?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Mrs. Krebs.
(d) Mrs. Brady.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of jury does Brady want?

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

3. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" directly conflict with?

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

5. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel want Cates to apologize?

2. Although Cates lost, it is said that he won. Why?

3. How does Brady change the word evolution to demonstrate his opinion on the topic?

4. Why do the workers choose to leave the "Read Your Bible" sign up on the courthouse? What does this signify?

5. Why does Drummond attempt to dismiss Dunlap without asking him any questions?

6. The prayer meeting becomes an act of entertainment. How does religion as entertainment affect the townspeople's commitment to it?

7. Why does Brady suggest Howard may become Godless if Cates is not found guilty?

8. Brady says that Cates' "bigoted opinions" will not be forgotten by the community, even if they are removed from court record. What does this say about the power of ideas?

9. Why is Rachel willing to testify against Cates?

10. Does the phrase "fuss and feathers" sound like something the character of Drummond would typically say? Why or why not? If not, why is he saying it?

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