Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Inherit the Wind Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 does Rachel beg Drummond to do, following jury selection?

2. According to Drummond, those who hold up the progression of society are what?

3. Hornbeck asks Elijah if he is a what?

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

5. When Melinda sees Drummond's shadow, she thinks it is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. Why is Rachel willing to testify against Cates?

6. Brady and Drummond were once friends. What do the two characters have in common?

7. How does Drummond try to win over the crowd at the beginning of the trial?

8. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

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

10. What does Rachel's conflicted loyalty between her father and Cates symbolize?

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

Hillsboro was a small town prior to the trial that took place. Write a brief essay on how Hillsboro has changed as a result of the trial.

Part 1) What is the town of Hillsboro like before the trial?

Part 2) How will the outcome of the trial affect the citizens and their way of thought?

Part 3) Do you foresee Hillsboro becoming famous as a result of the trial? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Based on evidence from the play, explain the economic state of Hillsboro. Argue for or against the idea that religion is a significant form of commerce for Hillsboro. Cite specific examples from the text.

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