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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. Where is Inherit the Wind set?

2. The townspeople hope Brady's presence will provide what?

3. What does Drummond ask Rachel about her mother?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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 Rachel want Cates to apologize?

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

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

7. Why are the townspeople happy about the trial?

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

9. Why is Rachel willing to testify against Cates?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are moments in Inherit the Wind where Drummond is referred to as the devil.

Part 1) How is the devil defined in this context?

Part 2) Who considers Drummond to be the devil?

Part 3) Do you agree with this nickname? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Out of the following three characters, determine who you feel has the most to win or lose with Cates' court case and why. Back up your theory with specific examples from the text.

- Reverend Brown.

- Brady.

- Cates.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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