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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 type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?
(a) One that is just like him.
(b) Fair and partial.
(c) One that thinks alike.
(d) Ignorant farmers.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bannister claims that Drummond represents who in the past?

2. Rachel tells Hornbeck all answers to existence are found where?

3. How does Rachel describe Brady to Cates?

4. According to Cates, the townspeople are treating him worse than who?

5. Drummond says that killing a wife is not as bad as killing what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Define Drummond's word "clock-stoppers".

4. Hornbeck refers to the prayer meeting as a show. What moments so far in the play have also created a show-like atmosphere, and why?

5. What is the purpose behind Brady asking if Drummond's suspenders are fashionable in Chicago?

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

7. Why is the appearance of a monkey important in Act One?

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

9. At what point does Drummond accept Siller as a juror?

10. Why does Rachel stand on the sidelines instead of participating in the prayer meeting?

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