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

2. In June 1925, Scopes meets with which three well-known scientists who help shape public response to his trial?
(a) Henry Fairfield Osborn, J. McKeen Cattell, John T. Raulston.
(b) Henry Fairfield Osborn, J. McKeen Cattell, Charles B. Davenport.
(c) Henry Fairfield Osborn, Ben G. McKenzie, Charles B. Davenport.
(d) George W. Rappleyea, J. McKeen Cattell, Charles B. Davenport.

3. Why does Darrow volunteer to defend Scopes beyond believing teachers should be able to instruct evolution?
(a) Needs national publicity.
(b) Seeks freedom of public education.
(c) Wants to debate Bryan.
(d) Feels concern for Scopes.

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

5. The author identifies the timing of the anti-evolution movement of the 1920s is due in part to what?
(a) Growth of public schools.
(b) Growth of private schools.
(c) Growth of public, private schools.
(d) College growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Larson shows that how many theories of evolutionary development fit nicely within a Christian explanation of the world?

2. Journalists covering the case note that what is lacking between the prosecution and defense?

3. Because of the high publicity, how do the potential jurors feel?

4. Bryan leaves legal issues to the other lawyers and assumes responsibility to do what?

5. The public displays what regarding formal debates over support and opposition to the evolution theory?

(see the answer key)

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