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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. The initial bill, calling for a ban on teaching evolution in schools, results in defeat by how many votes in the state's House of Representatives?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

2. Who has already been debating with Bryan for years over the teaching of evolution?
(a) Ben G. McKenzie.
(b) Charles B. Davenport.
(c) J. McKeen Cattell.
(d) Henry Fairfield Osborn.

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

4. The anti-evolution movement develops during the 1920s as it does due to Bryan's leadership and what else?
(a) Modernists' strong support of conservative Christianity.
(b) Fundamentalists' opposition to conservative Christianity.
(c) Fundamentalists' opposition to modernism.
(d) Fundamentalists' support of modernism.

5. The ACLU begins preparing for an appeal and tries to exclude Darrow from the proceedings. What does he do?
(a) Leaves the defense team.
(b) Moves on to other cases.
(c) Remains on the defense team.
(d) Concentrates on writing a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, at the time, sees the trial as a clear-cut victory for the defense or the prosecution?

2. Through what method does Bryan want to debunk evolution theories?

3. Talk of evolution and new fossil finds have anti-evolutionists responding how beyond calling for teaching limits?

4. Bryan and fundamentalists help revive talk about evolution and religious implications into what type of political issue?

5. Tennessee newspapers see the trial as what?

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