Inherit the Wind: Act II

What does Rev Brown pray for when Rachel asks him not to damn Bert?

• He calls down "the same curse on those who ask grace for this sinner."
• He prays for "the wisdom and grace to see the Lord's holy plan."
• He calls down "the avenging angels to lift the sinners and carry them away from temptation."
• He prays for "the demons of evil to flee from this innocent child."

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Brady quotes "He that troubleth his own house....shall inherit the wind." Where does this quote come from?

• The Origin of the Species
• From Brady's acceptance speech
• Book of Proverbs
• Writings of Thomas Jefferson

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

While questioning Howard, Drummond tries to establish that everyone has the right to think.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

For what reason is Bert on trial, according to Drummond?

• He is on trial for corrupting the morals of minors.
• He is on trial for choosing to speak what he thinks.
• He is on trial for destroying the religious beliefs of the community.
• He is on trial for willfully disobeying the School Board.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What did Rev Brown say about Tommy Stebbins's unbaptized soul?

• Tommy's soul would automatically go to Heaven.
• Tommy's soul would stay in Purgatory.
• Tommy's soul would be condemned to hellfire forever.
• Tommy's soul would be saved if his parents would repent.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why did Bert leave the church?

• His two hours of supervised parole were expired.
• He disagreed with Rev Brown's sermon.
• He had a secret meeting arranged with Rachel.
• He believed that, "The Lord helps those who help themselves." He went to prepare for his case.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Finish Bert's "Humorous" comment. "God created Man in His own image..."

• "...and God had a poor imagination."
• "...and it was the only mistake He ever made."
• "...then He made lawyers to straighten things out."
• "....man, being a gentleman, returned the compliment."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What problem did Drummond have with his expert witnesses?

• None of them showed up.
• The judge ruled their testimony irrelevant to the case.
• They were afraid to testify because they received threats.
• The newspaper was paying them and collapsed under pressure.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

As a last resort, who does Drummond call to the stand?

• Rev Brown
• E.K. Hornbeck
• Brady
• himself

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

By questioning the literal translation of the Bible, Drummond arrives at the conclusion that a man has the same privilege as a sponge.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6