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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. Debates show that many who doubt the evolution theory feel how as to its inclusion in school curricula?
(a) Wholly in opposition.
(b) Have little or no opinion.
(c) Not wholly in opposition.
(d) Have little or no concern.

2. Bryan hears of the proposal to ban teaching evolution, and as he supports the idea in talks and writing, he does what else?
(a) Addresses the state Senate.
(b) Avoids addressing governmental bodies.
(c) Addresses the state House of Representatives.
(d) Addresses joint sessions of the state's legislature.

3. About how many reporters cover the trial from Dayton?
(a) 100.
(b) 200.
(c) 300.
(d) 400.

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

5. Talk of evolution and new fossil finds have anti-evolutionists responding how beyond calling for teaching limits?
(a) Numerous seek requisite Bible teaching in public schools.
(b) Most strive for equal time instructing evolution, the Bible.
(c) Many note the teaching compatability of science, Christianity.
(d) Some decry the fossils as frauds, challenge their antiquity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Middle ground exists between the modernists and fundamentalists, and it garners what amount of attention?

2. When does John W. Butler propose it a misdemeanor to teach that man evolves, "from a lower order of animal" instead of the biblical account?

3. Both sides use the media in attempts to throw off the other. How?

4. How soon does Bryan die after the trial ends?

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

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