Inherit the Wind

Homework Due Feb. 11

1.  Revise Essay.  Bring edited version and revised version to class.
2.  Current Event:  Read a current event article that is about an important lawsuit/trial in America (or the world) today.  Complete NONFICTION ASSIGNMENT SHEET.

3.  Read Act 1 Inherit the Wind
4.  Complete Act 1 Study Guide Questions
5.  Quiz on Act 1 next week

 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS - Inherit the Wind
Act One

1. What does Howard call Melinda and her whole family?
   
2. Why did Rachael go to the courthouse?
   
3. Why was Bert Cates in jail?
   
4. What did Darwin's Origin say?
   
5. Why did Rev. Brown want the sign put up?
   
6. Who is E. K. Hornbeck?
   
7. What kind of a man does E. K. Hornbeck appear to be?
   
8. Who is Matthew Harrison Brady?
   
9. How does Brady want the Mayor and Reverend to look for the picture?
   
10. How does Mrs. Brady treat Mr. Brady?
    
11. Who is the Baltimore Herald sending to Hillsboro (besides E. K. Hornbeck)?
    
12. What does Drummond accomplish on the first day of the trial?
    
13. What explanation does Drummond give Bert as to why people look at him "worse than a
    murderer"?
    
14. What warning does Bert give Rachael?