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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2 Government by the People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response Darrow is seeking when questioning Bryan in the introduction?
(a) Some scriptural passages need interpretation.
(b) No scriptural passages need interpretation.
(c) All scriptural passages need interpretation.
(d) Most scriptural passages need interpretation.

2. In the 1920s, which denominational leaders stress the divine inspiration of the Bible and its literal interpretation?
(a) Christian Science, Roman Catholic.
(b) Presbyterian, Methodist.
(c) Baptist, Lutheran.
(d) Baptist, Presbyterian.

3. Darrow defends John Scopes for violating which laws, saying evolution cannot be taught in public schools?
(a) Municipal.
(b) Federal.
(c) State.
(d) County.

4. Darrow never specifically asks about what?
(a) Bible.
(b) Solar system.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Evolution.

5. Bryan and fundamentalists help revive talk about evolution and religious implications into what type of political issue?
(a) Major.
(b) Minor.
(c) Sporadic.
(d) Local.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the jaw for the Piltdown skull appear to be of?

2. The anti-evolution crusade revives in the 1920s due partly to high school enrollments at all time highs and what else?

3. The 1920s see some evolution theories fitting within Christian views change as anti-evolutionists gain ground, primarily among whom?

4. The anti-evolution movement develops during the 1920s as it does due to Bryan's leadership and what else?

5. What position does Bryan previously serve in, but later resign from?

(see the answer key)

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