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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8 The End of an Era.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Both sides use the media in attempts to throw off the other. How?
(a) Both sides broadcasting as much as possible to confuse.
(b) Both sides broadcasting much falsely to confuse.
(c) Keeping quiet or broadcasting everything possible.
(d) Keeping quiet or broadcasting virtually all falsely.

2. Bryan immediately goes on the offense for his crusade, revising what would have been his closing argument into what?
(a) A fiery speech.
(b) An argument to counter an appeal.
(c) A legal request for anti-evolution laws in other states.
(d) A debate platform.

3. Tennessee newspapers see the trial as what?
(a) Both as a draw and a victory for each side.
(b) Neither as a loss or a victory for either side.
(c) Both as a loss and a draw for each side.
(d) Both as a loss and a victory for each side.

4. How soon does Bryan die after the trial ends?
(a) Less than 1 week.
(b) Less than 2 months.
(c) Less than 1 months.
(d) Less than 2 weeks.

5. The Tennessee Supreme Court takes what action regarding Scopes' conviction?
(a) Overturns.
(b) Upholds.
(c) Reverts to lower court.
(d) Sustains.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the war, the cultural crisis grows worse for fundamentalists and they begin to take what action?

2. After defeat of the first bill for a ban on teaching evolution, Bryan argues that who should decide what is taught?

3. Bryan hears of the proposal to ban teaching evolution, and as he supports the idea in talks and writing, he does what else?

4. Most major newspapers take what position?

5. What is Bryan's view regarding World War I?

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