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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3 In Defense of Individual Liberty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By choosing the trial moment that he selects in his Introduction, what does the author do?
(a) Affords background of Darrow, Bryan.
(b) Provides an overview of evolutionary theory.
(c) Outlines subsequent chapters.
(d) Draws readers in, frames the rest of his work.

2. What is Bryan's view regarding World War I?
(a) It is a sign of the end times.
(b) U.S. should support Germany.
(c) U.S. should support England.
(d) U.S. should support Prussia.

3. Darwin's view of random variations and survival-of-the-fittest pose problems for many Christians holding what view of nature?
(a) Geological.
(b) Teleological.
(c) Biological.
(d) Physiological.

4. Despite its rise, the anti-evolution movement lacks a clear, specific legal or political issue until when?
(a) Late 1923.
(b) Early 1924.
(c) Early 1925.
(d) Late 1921.

5. Larson presents the leading players, Darrow and Bryan, and provides a sense of what between them?
(a) Antagonism, tension.
(b) Tension, professionalism.
(c) Respect, professionalism.
(d) Respect, courtesy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ACLU fights curricula, especially any promoting patriotism openly and labeling anything what as bad?

2. What do members of the ACLU view the Tennessee statute as one more attempt to do?

3. World War I plays an important role in the tensions between modernists and fundamentalists as what happens?

4. Darrow defends John Scopes for violating which laws, saying evolution cannot be taught in public schools?

5. By 1925, the ACLU still seeks a court win, mainly as the first amendment's wording does not necessarily protect freedom of speech at what level?

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