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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7 The Trial of the Century.

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) Draws readers in, frames the rest of his work.
(c) Provides an overview of evolutionary theory.
(d) Outlines subsequent chapters.

2. Which two young attorneys agree to serve on the prosecution?
(a) Herbert E. Hicks, George W. Rappleyea.
(b) John T. Raulston, George W. Rappleyea.
(c) Herbert E. Hicks, Sue K. Hicks.
(d) Ben G. McKenzie, John T. Raulston.

3. As desire for academic freedom spreads to high schools, the ACLU defends teachers and what else?
(a) Organizes local civil protests.
(b) Makes appeals to state supreme courts.
(c) Makes appeals to school boards.
(d) Publishes statements on the issue.

4. In defending conscientious objectors and war protesters, National Civil Liberties Bureau activists see that what are not the same?
(a) Majority rule, freedom of religion.
(b) Majority rule, liberty.
(c) Majority rule, freedom of spech.
(d) Majority rule, freedom of education.

5. The combination of what laws result in more students remaining in school beyond the elementary level?
(a) Compulsory education, apprentice.
(b) Child labor, compulsory education.
(c) Labor union, compulsory education.
(d) Child labor, labor union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through what method does Bryan want to debunk evolution theories?

2. After the war, the National Civil Liberties Bureau changes its name to what to reflect its new focus defending labor union activists?

3. Prosecutors open by briefly arguing that Scopes violates the law by teaching that humans evolve from other life forms and what?

4. Jury selection begins when on Friday (10th)?

5. Who asks some of Scopes' students to testify against him even though they are reluctant to?

(see the answer key)

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