Know Your Quotes
To whom did Drummund say, "Whenever you see something bright, shining, perfect-seeming ... look beneath the paint."
Cates
At the beginning of the play, what reason does Rachel give Cates for why he should admit he was wrong?
Because everybody said that what he did was bad.
Because there's a law against it.
Because Mathew Harrison Brady is coming to town to tell the whole world how wrong Cates was.
What do we know about Drummond's character?
He has principles.
He will defend anyone he feels has been unjustly accused.
He is an atheist/agnostic.
According to Drummond, what bigger issue is on trial?
The Right to Think
The Right to be Wrong
In what way did Cates lose the trial?
He was found guilty.
He was fined $100.
He lost his job.
Who says, "I may be rancid butter, but at least I am on your side of the bread," and to whom?
Hornbeck to Rachel
Give 2 examples of how the townspeople honor Brady at the beginning of the play.
songs
speeches
honorary title
food
banners
ribbons on the drainspouts
Why did Bert Cates withdraw from the local church?
He was upset by Rev. Brown's reaction to the death of the Stebbin's boy.
What is the setting of the play?
Time: A hot summer.
Place: A small, religious community.
In what way did Cates "win" the trial?
The fine was only $100.
The townspeople began to side with him/were awakened.
Drummond agreed to appeal the case.
Why is Drummond impressed with Rachel when she says, "I’ve read it. All the way through. I don’t understand it. What I do understand, I don’t like."?
Because she has at least considered Darwin's theory of evolution.
Because she has expressed her "Right to Think."
Give 2 examples of the judge's bias.
He allowed the "Read Your Bible" sign to remain.
He announced the prayer meeting.
He did not let Drummond call expert witnesses.
What are 2 notable characteristics of E.K. Hornbeck?
Cynicism
Humor
Clever with Words
Opinionated
With one word for each, how does Brady’s demeanor differ before vs. after the cross-examination?
Confident vs Belittled
Arrogant vs Insecure
Drummond comes to defend Cates. However, who else does he end up defending?
Brady
Why does Brady say to Reverand Brown, "He that troubleth his own house...shall inherit the wind."
Because Rev. Brown cursed Cates and Rachel and is being warned that if he treats people like this, he might be left with no one.
What does the judge do in an effort to be more impartial?
He gives Drummond the military title of "Honorary Colonel."
Brady asks Drummond why they have grown apart and Drummond explains that perhaps it is because Brady has been standing still. What is Drummond implying?
Brady has not been keeping up with the times.
The world is progressing, but Brady isn't.
What central concept did the Butler Act enforce?
Censorship
Censoring the teaching of evolution in school
What is the significance of Drummond's action at the very end of the play?
Although he is an atheist/agnostic, he still believes that the Bible and Darwin's Origin of the Species can coexist/are not incompatible.