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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6 Preliminary Rounds.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Darrow is likely the most famous U.S. trial lawyer by the 1920s, defending many famous clients including what Socialist labor leader in the late 1890s?
(a) Eugene V. Debs.
(b) Charles H. Corregan.
(c) Charles Matchett.
(d) Simon Winn.
2. Why is Darrow's rebuttal critical when the prosecution argues that the majority should be able to decide what is taught?
(a) Plans to show different interpretations of biblical passages.
(b) Plans to show both biblical accounts and evolution must be taught..
(c) Plans to show that the text Scopes uses teaching evolution has official approval.
(d) Plans to forego closing argument, cutting out prosecution's plans.
3. What is Bryan's view regarding World War I?
(a) U.S. should support Prussia.
(b) It is a sign of the end times.
(c) U.S. should support England.
(d) U.S. should support Germany.
4. On what grounds does Darrow argue that the statute is illegal, given that it imposes a specific religious stance?
(a) Multiple interpretations exist.
(b) Violates freedom of education.
(c) Evolutionary theory is proven.
(d) Violates freedom of speech.
5. Journalists covering the case note that what is lacking between the prosecution and defense?
(a) Hostility, tension.
(b) Admiration, respect.
(c) Bickering, admiration.
(d) Professionalism, animosity.
Short Answer Questions
1. The defense identifies how many different constitutional objections to the statute?
2. As desire for academic freedom spreads to high schools, the ACLU defends teachers and what else?
3. In the 1920s, which denominational leaders stress the divine inspiration of the Bible and its literal interpretation?
4. Universities begin incorporating tenure and academic freedom to protect the freedom of what?
5. The ACLU fights curricula, especially any promoting patriotism openly and labeling anything what as bad?
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