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Inherit the Wind
A quiz on the play Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the town the play takes place in? | Hillsboro |
| Who is Mr. Meeker? | The mayor of the town |
| What did Howard say to Melinda that made her angry? | Her whole family was once worms |
| Who did Rachel go to see in the courthouse? | Her father |
| Who is Bertram Cates? | A school teacher who was arrested |
| What book did Bert teach to his class that caused him to be arrested? | The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin |
| What former lawyer and politician came to Hillsburo to prosecute Mr. Cates? | Matthew Harrison Brady |
| How many times has Brady ran to become the president of the US? | Three times |
| Which newspaper does E.K Hornbeck write for? | The Baltimore Herald |
| What did one of the towns people say was comparable to being a sinner? | An evolutionist |
| What did Brady intend to defend during his time in Hillsburo? | The Scriptures in the Bible |
| What honourary rank is Brady given with the permission of the state's Governor? | Colonel Brady |
| Who stood up for Bert when Brady called him a criminal? | Rachel |
| Who will be coming to town to defend Bert? | Henry Drummond |
| How did the towns react when they heard Drummond will defend Bert? | They were not happy, unlike when Brady came to town |
| What does Rachel believe Bert should do? | Just follow the law and stop teaching evolution |
| What does Melinda call the defense attorney who arrives at the end of Act I? | The Devil |
| What does Hornbeck call the town as he welcomes the defense attorney? | Hell |
| Where is Henry Drummond from? | Chicago |
| Where is Matthew Harrison Brady from? | Nebraska |
| Why does Drummon say Bannister is fortunate? | He can't read |
| True or False: Drummond requested to the Judge that Brady's rank should be demoted to Private to level the playing field and got his wish. | False |
| What banner did Drummond suggest adding to correct the banner that says Read Your Bible which he thought was unfair? | A banner that says Read Your Darwin |
| What did Drummond say to Rachel you lose your power to think straight when you lose your power to do what? | When you lose your power to laugh |
| What does Rachel tell Bert Bready wants her to do? | Testify against Bert |
| What does Drummond say a man who has everything figured out is probably a what? | A fool |
| What does Reverend Jeremiah Brown do when his daughter, Rachel, interrupts him as she tries to defend Bert? | He condemns his own daughter |
| When Brady quotes the Bible, he says he that troubleth his own house shall experience what? | Inherent the wind |
| True or False: Brady and Drummond were once friends. | True |
| With his questioning of Howard, Drummond says he is trying to establish everyone has the right to do or be what? | The right to think |
| Why did Bert quit going to church? | He listened to Reverend Brown peach about the Stebbins boy who died 2 years ago. |
| What surprising witness does Drummond call upon after all his scientist witnesses were banned from the stand? | Brady |
| What quality does Drummond accuse Brady of denying? Note: Drummond states this quality that makes man superior over all other creatures on Earth. | Having the capability to think |
| At the end of Act II, what did some in the courtroom do that left Brady distraught? | Some in the courtroom were laughing at him |
| What is the name of the rocking horse Drummond tells Bert about? | Golden Dancer |
| What history-making event is taking place in the courtroom? | This will be the first live radio broadcast of a public event. |
| Who is absent from court that makes Bert disappointed? | Rachel |
| What does the jury rule Bert is? | Bert is guilty |
| What is Bert's punishment for his "crime"? | Just a fine of $100 |
| Who is the broadcaster in the court? | Harry Esterbrook |
| What does Bert say in his final statement to the court? | He will continue to oppose this unjust law |
| Who pays off Bert's bail to get him out of prison? | E.K Hornbeck |
| What happens to Brady just before the play ends? | He dies from shock |
| What right does Drummond tell Hornbeck both Bert and Brady had? | The right to be wrong |
| At the end of the play, every character decides and plans to leave Hissboro except for one. Who is this character? | Davenport |
| Which character said there was much greatness in Brady? | Drummond |
| Who said Colonel Brady has some remarks which will intrest everyone? | The Judge |
| Who said "How the world is rotten with kindness!"? | E.K Hornbeck |
| Who compares a thought to a child inside our bodies, saying if it dies inside of you, a part of you dies too? | Rachel Brown |
| What is the overall theme of this play? | Everyone has their own rights and they should not infringe on someone else's rights and we shouldn't accept something that is wrong. |
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