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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10 Distant Echoes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Darrow's rebuttal critical when the prosecution argues that the majority should be able to decide what is taught?
(a) Plans to show both biblical accounts and evolution must be taught..
(b) Plans to forego closing argument, cutting out prosecution's plans.
(c) Plans to show different interpretations of biblical passages.
(d) Plans to show that the text Scopes uses teaching evolution has official approval.

2. Larson's introduction serves as a preview of the Scopes trial and issues it raises for whom?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Tennessee society.
(c) American society.
(d) School administrators.

3. How many high school students testify that Scopes once discussed human evolution with them?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. After defeat of the first bill for a ban on teaching evolution, Bryan argues that who should decide what is taught?
(a) Parents.
(b) School boards.
(c) Taxpayers.
(d) Courts.

5. Who is the presiding judge?
(a) Ben G. McKenzie.
(b) John T. Raulston.
(c) George W. Rappleyea.
(d) Tom Stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryan is caught between arguing for a literal interpretation of the Bible and accommodating facts about what?

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

3. By what period does the Supreme Court begin purging religious practices from school curricula?

4. When Tennessee's bill passes, the ACLU runs a notice where, seeking a teacher willing to challenge the law?

5. Sunday afternoon (12th), Bryan gives a speech outside the court, but he cannot speak about what issue there?

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