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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9 Retelling the Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who spurs the idea that science and religion conflict, and deny a growing consensus among theologians and scientists by the 1900s?
(a) Historians, geologists.
(b) Clergy, natural scientists.
(c) Historians, theologians.
(d) Historians, writers.

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

3. Bryan concedes that he interprets the Bible and at times, he does not know the answers to what?
(a) Biological questions Darrow raises.
(b) Zoological questions Darrow raises.
(c) Biblical questions Darrow raises.
(d) Evolution questions Darrow raises.

4. What position does Bryan previously serve in, but later resign from?
(a) Secretary of Education.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Secretary of Treasury.
(d) Secretary of the Army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Most major newspapers take what position?

2. Greater student numbers plus the growing fundamentalist movement means conservative Christian parents find what is coming into conflict?

3. The presiding judge wants an indictment as a conservative Christian, feeling a calling from God to officiate, and seeking what?

4. What do modernists argue matters regarding the accounts within biblical scriptures?

5. The anti-evolution crusade continues for a period after the trial, but fundamentalist political activity declines by when?

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