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

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

3. Where does Sillers work?
(a) School, with Cates.
(b) At a feed store.
(c) The railroad.
(d) The grocery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meeker say impresses him about Brady?

2. When Rachel runs away from Cates, what does he do?

3. Cates believes Rachel's opinions are from whom?

4. Brady complains that Drummond is bringing too much of what during jury selection?

5. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why is it ironic that Reverend Brown is in a bad mood the first time the audience meets him, yet he scolds others for not having community spirit?

3. Hornbeck just listens to Brady's speech, unlike the other reporters, who hang on Brady's every word. What does this tell the audience about Hornbeck?

4. Why does the judge dismiss the majority of Drummond's witnesses?

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

6. How is the character, Drummond described before he arrives in town?

7. Hornbeck says progress has made ordinary people obsolete. What is meant by this statement?

8. When Rachel's father turns on her, who defends her? Does this make this character more likable?

9. When Brady and Drummond speak about their friendship, which character seems to regret the loss?

10. Why does Drummond object to the judge's announcement regarding the prayer meeting?

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