Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Edward Larson
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Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Edward Larson
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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. In the 1920s, which denominational leaders stress the divine inspiration of the Bible and its literal interpretation?
(a) Christian Science, Roman Catholic.
(b) Baptist, Presbyterian.
(c) Presbyterian, Methodist.
(d) Baptist, Lutheran.

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) Numerous seek requisite Bible teaching in public schools.
(c) Some decry the fossils as frauds, challenge their antiquity.
(d) Most strive for equal time instructing evolution, the Bible.

3. The public displays what regarding formal debates over support and opposition to the evolution theory?
(a) Moderate curiosity.
(b) Quickly waning attention.
(c) Fascination.
(d) Disinterest.

4. Larson shows that how many theories of evolutionary development fit nicely within a Christian explanation of the world?
(a) Nearly all.
(b) Some.
(c) Virtually none.
(d) Most.

5. In 1925, Dayton Tennessee is what type of town?
(a) Very new.
(b) Relatively new.
(c) Very old.
(d) Relatively old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryan offers his services to the prosecution in mid-May despite not having been practicing law for how long?

2. Who has already been debating with Bryan for years over the teaching of evolution?

3. How does the prosecution handle jury selection?

4. How many conservatives gather at the first World's Christian Fundamentals Association conference in 1919?

5. Under cross-examination, White admits that who officially adopts the text?

(see the answer key)

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