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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. The scene that the author refers to in his Introduction is said to be reminiscent of what dramatic scenes?
(a) Radio, TV.
(b) Stage, TV.
(c) Stage, movie.
(d) Movie, TV.

2. Once proceedings are over, the jury returns to the room for instructions, having heard how much testimony and questioning?
(a) 4 hours testimony, minimal questioning.
(b) 2 hours testimony, minimal questioning.
(c) 4 hours testimony, no questioning.
(d) 2 hours testimony, no questioning.

3. Darrow tries to find jurors who profess what?
(a) An open mind.
(b) Whether or not a conservative Christian.
(c) Accept evolution.
(d) Not bound to fundamentalism.

4. Because of the high publicity, how do the potential jurors feel?
(a) Virtually none want to be on jury.
(b) Virtually all want to be on jury.
(c) Most unsure if they want to be on jury.
(d) Roughly half want to be on jury.

5. In what state do legislators pass a measure that would facilitate teaching creationism in public schools?
(a) Minnesota..
(b) California.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one ACLU concern with Darrow?

2. Larson's introduction serves as a preview of the Scopes trial and issues it raises for whom?

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

4. What does Larson say transpires when the chief prosecutor calls for the end of the questioning?

5. What do modernists argue matters regarding the accounts within biblical scriptures?

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