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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8 The End of an Era.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On Tuesday (14th), the judge lets a local pastors' association select subsequent ministers to pray, and they choose which?
(a) Conservatives.
(b) Fundamentalists.
(c) Alternate conservatives, modernists.
(d) Alernate fundamentalists, conservatives.

4. Both sides use the media in attempts to throw off the other. How?
(a) Keeping quiet or broadcasting virtually all falsely.
(b) Both sides broadcasting as much as possible to confuse.
(c) Keeping quiet or broadcasting everything possible.
(d) Both sides broadcasting much falsely to confuse.

5. Both sides predict victory, yet the ACLU also makes plans for what?
(a) Trials in federal court.
(b) Further appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
(c) Massive demonstrations in Nashville, Tennessee.
(d) Multiple trials in other states.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The person who has been debating Bryan over the years increases his efforts to show what as the trial nears?

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

4. Most major newspapers take what position?

5. The state supreme court says the anti-evolution law only applies to employees in official roles and does not violate what?

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