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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 song does the town sing to greet Brady?

2. What type of jury does Brady want?

3. Howard tells Melinda that her father originated as what?

4. Who encourages the town to greet Brady's arrival?

5. Where does the opening of Act One take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Drummond's views on language and communication? When does he express these?

2. Hornbeck says progress has made ordinary people obsolete. What is meant by this statement?

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

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

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

6. Why does Reverend Brown preach from the book of Genesis at the prayer meeting?

7. Brady says that Cates' "bigoted opinions" will not be forgotten by the community, even if they are removed from court record. What does this say about the power of ideas?

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

9. Why does Drummond object to the judge's announcement regarding the prayer meeting?

10. Why does Rachel want Cates to apologize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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