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

2. What type of meeting is held at the court on the night of the jury selection?
(a) Evolution.
(b) City council.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Civil rights.

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

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

5. Prior to Brady's arrival, Melinda sells what?
(a) Flags.
(b) Religious pamphlets.
(c) Fishing poles.
(d) Lemonade.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hornbeck comes to town, what does he buy?

2. In Act One, what does Rachel try to convince Cates to do?

3. Bert Cates is in jail for what crime?

4. What does Darwin's "Origin of Species" teach?

5. Rachel asks Drummond if Cates is a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Howard's reaction to the teachings he receives on evolution?

2. How is the attentiveness to Brady's speech post-trial different from the other times he has spoken?

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

4. Why does Drummond bring up horse racing while awaiting the verdict?

5. Why does Drummond ask Brady if the story of Jonah, found in the Bible, should be taken literally? What is Drummond suggesting when he asks this question?

6. Why does Drummond call Brady to the stand to speak about the Bible?

7. Although Hornbeck is on Drummond's side of the case, Drummond does not support him. Why?

8. When Rachel visits Cates in jail, what does she urge him to do, and why?

9. What is Drummond's philosophy about laughter? Why?

10. Why is it significant that Meeker pushes aside the woman who is praying for Brady when he collapses?

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