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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9 Retelling the Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Middle ground exists between the modernists and fundamentalists, and it garners what amount of attention?
(a) Little.
(b) Virtually none.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Significant.

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

3. The 1920s see some evolution theories fitting within Christian views change as anti-evolutionists gain ground, primarily among whom?
(a) Fundamentalist Christians.
(b) Christian Scientists.
(c) Roman Catholics.
(d) Lutherans.

4. What summer does the title of Edward J. Larson's work refer to?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1924.

5. Universities begin incorporating tenure and academic freedom to protect the freedom of what?
(a) Education, research.
(b) Speech, education.
(c) Religion, speech.
(d) Speech, research.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tennessee newspapers see the trial as what?

2. Despite its rise, the anti-evolution movement lacks a clear, specific legal or political issue until when?

3. Over a century before the Piltdown skull find, who argues that environmental changes may affect biological makeup, and changes pass down to offspring?

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

5. As it makes its way into the press, papers proclaim the Piltdown skull proves whose theory of evolution?

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