1 What is the setting for the action of Inherit the Wind? Tennessee, yesterday or tomorrow Hillsboro, 1925 A small town, not too long ago The South, thirty years ago 2 What were the real names of the "giants" who clashed in the trial upon which the play is based? Bryan and Drummond Drummond and Brady Darrow and Bryan Darrow and Drummond 3 When does the play begin? the evening, on the first of August at the convening of court on a summer day noon, the Fourth of July an hour after dawn, on a July day 4 What does the boy Howard say to tease Melinda in the first scene? The devil is coming to town for the trial. Her grandparents were monkeys. She and her whole family were once worms. She is going to hell for learning about evolution from Cates. 5 Who does Meeker, the bailiff, consider the "best catch" the town jail has ever had? Two Chicago child murderers A Minnesota man who killed his wife and was extradited An Ohio man who committed a brutal crime and was defended by Drummond Bertram Cates, the teacher who taught evolution 6 What does the banner that Rev. Brown makes the workmen hang over the entrance to the courthouse say? Inherit the Wind Down With Darwin Where Will You Spend Eternity? Read Your Bible 7 What paper does E.K. Hornbeck write for? The Baltimore Herald The Chicago Tribune The New York Times The Hillsboro Ledger 8 How many times has Brady run for President? 4 3 2 1 9 What is Brown's impression of Drummond? He is one of the most agile legal minds of the twentieth-century. He is a creature of the Devil, perhaps even the Devil himself. He is a gentleman from Chicago, out of place in a small Southern town. He is a worthy opponent, a Goliath that will make Brady's victory even more impressive. 10 Which of the following men is chosen to be a juror? Corkin Bannister Bollinger Dunlap 11 What does the courtroom see when Drummond takes off his coat because of the heat? A copy of Darwin in his pocket Bright purple suspenders He refuses to imitate Brady by taking his coat off. A tattered, sweat-stained shirt 12 Which of the following does Rachel not tell Cates and Drummond when she meets with them after jury selection? Brady has called her to testify for the prosecution. It's not too late to call the whole thing off. It takes a smart man to say he doesn't know the answer. Drummond's jokes and swears make people perceive Bert even more negatively 13 In his impromptu press conference, when does Brady tell the Reuters reporter than he and Drummond "were on the same side of the fence?" In supporting Wilson in entering the Great War. Studying together back in law school. Defending an innocent man in a trial in 1910. In Brady's 1908 Presidential campaign. 14 What Bible story does Rev. Brown recount at the prayer meeting? God's creation of the world in seven days The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Joshua making the sun stand still in the sky The plagues of Egypt that God visited upon the Pharaoh 15 What book of the Bible does the quotation, "The man that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind," that Brady repeats to Brown, come from? Ecclesiastes Genesis Ruth Proverbs 16 How does Brady react to Drummond's assertion that he has moved away by standing still? He is not present when Drummond makes this statement about him. He gasps, too shocked for words, before rushing away. He laughs, making a joke about Copernicus and Drummond's penchant for defending science against religion. He talks about God's forgiving nature and offers to forgive Drummond for the insult. 17 According to Howard's testimony, when questioned by Brady, how did Man emerge from the "slimy mess of bugs and serpents?" Man evolved from Old World monkeys Somehow, worms turned into people in the ooze. American monkeys evolved into American men, European monkeys into European men, etc. God created Man separately 18 When Brady asks him if "Right" has no meaning to him, how does Drummond respond? Right and Wrong are questions of morality, not Law. No, Right has no meaning but Truth does. Right and Wrong are instruments religion uses to suppress people. Yes, and it is Right to protect a man's freedom to speak his mind. 19 Why did Cates drop out of church? He was kicked out of church by Rev. Brown after teaching evolution. He was upset when Rev. Brown preached that an unbaptized boy who had died was burning in hell. After much thought, he realized he did not want to be a hypocrite and declared himself an atheist. After reading Darwin, he ceased to have faith in the Creation story in the Bible. 20 In Rachel's words, what is the remark that Cates made to her that Brady forces her to repeat on the witness stand? Nothing is as simple as good or bad, black or white, night or day. God created Man in his own imageand Man, being a gentleman, returned the compliment. The state of holy matrimony is tantamount to the breeding of animals. God did not create Man! Man created God! 21 How many expert witnesses has the defense brought to town and who are ultimately not allowed to testify in court? 3 15 13 6 22 In the Bible story discussed when Brady is on the witness stand, what person made the sun stand still? John the Baptist Joshua Jesus Jonah 23 According to Brady, how old must the rock which Drummond brandishes during his testimony be? Exactly 4004 years old. At least ten million years old. No more than 6000 years old. About one million years old. 24 Brady's Bishop Usher has determined that creation took place on what day of the year and at what time? October 23, at nine AM. October 13, at ten PM. April 1, at 5 AM. December 25, at midnight. 25 According to the stage directions, what question is the "turning point" for Drummond in his examination of Brady? Does the man have the same privileges that a sponge does? Could the first day have been twenty-five hours? What's the Biblical evaluation of sex? How old do you think this rock is?
