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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. Darwin's view of random variations and survival-of-the-fittest pose problems for many Christians holding what view of nature?
(a) Biological.
(b) Teleological.
(c) Physiological.
(d) Geological.

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

3. Because the defense opens with a witness other than Scopes, what does this mean?
(a) He will testify before the court last.
(b) He will initially be examined by the prosecution.
(c) He will not be cross-examined.
(d) He will not testify before the court.

4. The Introduction focuses on questioning taking place on a wooden platform in what location?
(a) Courthouse lawn.
(b) Courtroom.
(c) Municiplal Auditorium.
(d) City Hall.

5. Bryan offers his services to the prosecution in mid-May despite not having been practicing law for how long?
(a) Over 20 years.
(b) Over 15 years.
(c) Over 25 years.
(d) Over 30 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does John W. Butler propose it a misdemeanor to teach that man evolves, "from a lower order of animal" instead of the biblical account?

2. In June 1925, Scopes meets with which three well-known scientists who help shape public response to his trial?

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

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

5. The 1920s see some evolution theories fitting within Christian views change as anti-evolutionists gain ground, primarily among whom?

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