WorksheetsInherit the Wind Act 2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does Rev Brown pray for when Rachel asks him not to damn Bert?
a)
He calls down "the same curse on those who ask grace for this sinner."
b)
He prays for "the wisdom and grace to see the Lord's holy plan."
c)
He calls down "the avenging angels to lift the sinners and carry them away from temptation."
d)
He prays for "the demons of evil to flee from this innocent child."
2.
Brady quotes "He that troubleth his own house....shall inherit the wind." Where does this quote come from?
a)
The Origin of the Species
b)
From Brady's acceptance speech
c)
Book of Proverbs
d)
Writings of Thomas Jefferson
3.
While questioning Howard, Drummond tries to establish that everyone has the right to think.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
For what reason is Bert on trial, according to Drummond?
a)
He is on trial for corrupting the morals of minors.
b)
He is on trial for choosing to speak what he thinks.
c)
He is on trial for destroying the religious beliefs of the community.
d)
He is on trial for willfully disobeying the School Board.
5.
What did Rev Brown say about Tommy Stebbins's unbaptized soul?
a)
Tommy's soul would automatically go to Heaven.
b)
Tommy's soul would stay in Purgatory.
c)
Tommy's soul would be condemned to hellfire forever.
d)
Tommy's soul would be saved if his parents would repent.
6.
Why did Bert leave the church?
a)
His two hours of supervised parole were expired.
b)
He disagreed with Rev Brown's sermon.
c)
He had a secret meeting arranged with Rachel.
d)
He believed that, "The Lord helps those who help themselves." He went to prepare for his case.
7.
Finish Bert's "Humorous" comment. "God created Man in His own image..."
a)
"...and God had a poor imagination."
b)
"...and it was the only mistake He ever made."
c)
"...then He made lawyers to straighten things out."
d)
"....man, being a gentleman, returned the compliment."
8.
What problem did Drummond have with his expert witnesses?
a)
None of them showed up.
b)
The judge ruled their testimony irrelevant to the case.
c)
They were afraid to testify because they received threats.
d)
The newspaper was paying them and collapsed under pressure.
9.
As a last resort, who does Drummond call to the stand?
a)
Rev Brown
b)
E.K. Hornbeck
c)
Brady
d)
himself
10.
By questioning the literal translation of the Bible, Drummond arrives at the conclusion that a man has the same privilege as a sponge.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Drummond wanted to admit that the first day could have been 25 hours long to show how ridiculous Brady's thinking was.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
What does Drummond call Brady after Brady says God speaks to him and he acts accordingly?
a)
"God's other son"
b)
"Your Holiness"
c)
"Prophet from Nebraska"
d)
"Colonel Matthew the Archangel"
13.
What does Brady do at the end of his testimony?
a)
He sings "Rock of Ages"
b)
chants the books of the Bible
c)
Calls for Holy water to wash away the demons
d)
cries and calls his wife
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