Inherit+the+Wind

1. Question Why is Cates arrested? Answer: He teaches high school students the theory of evolution

2. Question: Who represents the prosecution in the play? Answer Matthew Harrison Brady

3 . Question: What biologist’s research and ideas led to what we know as the theory of evolution? Answer: Charles Darwin

4 .Question: How does Howard offend Melinda in the first scene? Answer:He questions U.S. involvement in World War 5 . Question: During what time of year does the trial take place? answer:Spring

6 . Question: Why does Rachel testify against Cates? Answer: Her father forces her to

7 . Question: What happens when Brady arrives in Hillsboro? Answer: The townspeople greet him with great enthusiasm

8 . Question: What does the banner hanging in the center of town say? Answer:"Read Your Bible!”

9 . Question: What title does the judge use to address Brady? Answer:Colonel Brady

10 . What is Drummond’s reaction to Brady’s title? Answer:He thinks it is ridiculous but wins the same title for himself

11 . What does Drummond say in response to Cates’s description of the townspeople’s treatment of him? Answer:He has been in the same position

12 . When did Rachel start to fear her father? Answer:She has feared him from a very young age

13 . What does Hornbeck do when Brady holds an informal press conference? Answer:He takes no notes and acts indifferently

14 . Which biblical story does Reverend Brown recite during his town prayer meeting? Answer:Creation

15 . Why does Reverend Brown condemn his own daughter’s soul to anguish? Answer:Because she supports Cates

16 . What real-life court case provided the inspiration for //Inherit the Wind//? Answer://Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes//

17 . How do Rachel and Cates know each other? Answer:They teach at the same school

18 . Who is Tommy Stebbins? Answer:A local boy who drowned

19 . Why is Rachel dismissed from the witness stand? Answer:She appears pale and ill

20 . What unusual and unexpected courtroom maneuver does Drummond make? Answer:Calling Brady to the stand

21 . What is the significance of the radio man’s presence at the trial? Answer:This is the first time a trial has been broadcast on the radio

22 . What is Cates’s sentence? Answer:A $ 100 fine

23 . What does Brady recite in his delirium after he becomes ill? Answer:The speech he had prepared for his presidential victory

24 . How does Brady die? Answer:A busted belly

25 . Which pair of characters leaves together on the evening train? Answer:Rachel and Cates