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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is on the witness stand at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Drummond believes Cates is really on trial for what?

3. What old friends have a conversation after the prayer meeting?

4. What book does Brady admit he has not read?

5. What are the workmen building at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

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

Brady mentions several cases that Drummond has worked on in the past. What are these cases? What do they say about Drummond's character as a man and as a lawyer?

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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