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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of jury does Drummond say that Brady wants?

2. Why does Bannister want the front seat in the jury box?

3. According to Hornbeck, who is the monkey's greatest descendant?

4. The Storekeeper thinks opinions are what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the presence of the radio man signify?

4. 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?

5. After collapsing, what speech does Brady give as he is being carried away?

6. What is evolution? What is the story of creation in the Bible?

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

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

9. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

10. When Reverend Brown asks God to curse his daughter for her defense of Cates, what does this say about his character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brady and Drummond are the two main characters of the play, both fighting to win over the town and of course, their side of the case. Choose either Brady or Drummond and analyze the following.

Part 1) Describe this character based on what is said about him before he arrives in Hillsboro.

Part 2) Compare this image to who he is when he arrives.

Part 3) Analyze how and why he has changed by the time he departs.

Essay Topic 2

Choosing from one of the following, write an essay on how this character has changed throughout Inherit the Wind. Include who they were at the start of the play, the pivotal moment that changed them, and who they were by the end.

- Rachel.

- Cates.

- Drummond.

Essay Topic 3

Based on the text, choose one of the following characters and analyze their personal relationship with God or religion.

- Cates.

- Drummond.

- Reverend Brown.

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