Inherit the Wind Unit Test Review

Front

What does Drummond mean when he tells Cates 'you helped the next fella'?

Back

It implies that Cates' actions will contribute to future discussions on freedom of speech and thought, which will continue to be challenged in court.

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'He is a creature of the devil, perhaps even the devil himself!'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Identify the figurative language used: 'All it says is that man wasn't just stuck here like a geranium in a flower pot'

Back

Simile

Front

What is Rachel Brown's father's profession?

Back

Reverend

Front

Who is Drummond mistaken for when he arrives in Hillsboro?

Back

The Devil

Front

What is the main theme of 'Inherit the Wind'?

Back

The conflict between science and religion, and the importance of freedom of thought.

Front

Define 'metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does the character Drummond represent in the play?

Back

He represents the defense of intellectual freedom and the right to think independently.

Front

What role does Brady play in 'Inherit the Wind'?

Back

He is a prominent figure representing the fundamentalist viewpoint and the opposition to evolution.