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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2 Government by the People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As it makes its way into the press, papers proclaim the Piltdown skull proves whose theory of evolution?
(a) Charles Dawson.
(b) Chevalier de Lamarck.
(c) Charles Darwin.
(d) Georges Cuvier.

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

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

4. Over a century before the Piltdown skull find, who argues that environmental changes may affect biological makeup, and changes pass down to offspring?
(a) Charles Dawson.
(b) Georges Cuvier.
(c) Chevalier de Lamarck.
(d) Charles Darwin.

5. Bryan and fundamentalists help revive talk about evolution and religious implications into what type of political issue?
(a) Sporadic.
(b) Local.
(c) Major.
(d) Minor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Bryan previously serve in, but later resign from?

2. The combination of what laws result in more students remaining in school beyond the elementary level?

3. What is the response Darrow is seeking when questioning Bryan in the introduction?

4. Bryan involves himself in how many state anti-evolution proposals in 1923?

5. The Introduction focuses on questioning taking place on a wooden platform in what location?

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