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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. The defense identifies how many different constitutional objections to the statute?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 14.
(d) 7.

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

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

4. The 1920s see some evolution theories fitting within Christian views change as anti-evolutionists gain ground, primarily among whom?
(a) Roman Catholics.
(b) Christian Scientists.
(c) Lutherans.
(d) Fundamentalist Christians.

5. What is President Calvin Coolidge's position on the trial?
(a) Fundamentalist.
(b) It is a Tennessee matter.
(c) Declines to comment.
(d) Modernist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the prosecution handle jury selection?

2. Most national politicians publicly choose what position on the trial?

3. The author identifies the timing of the anti-evolution movement of the 1920s is due in part to what?

4. Why is Darrow's rebuttal critical when the prosecution argues that the majority should be able to decide what is taught?

5. The prosecution argues that the law simply bars teaching evolution, regardless of what?

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