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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2 Government by the People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By choosing the trial moment that he selects in his Introduction, what does the author do?
(a) Outlines subsequent chapters.
(b) Affords background of Darrow, Bryan.
(c) Provides an overview of evolutionary theory.
(d) Draws readers in, frames the rest of his work.

2. Who argues that the earth has a very long geologic history and that some biological species are extinct?
(a) Chevalier de Lamarck.
(b) Charles Dawson.
(c) Georges Cuvier.
(d) Charles Darwin.

3. Darrow never specifically asks about what?
(a) Solar system.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Bible.

4. Why does Darrow volunteer to defend Scopes beyond believing teachers should be able to instruct evolution?
(a) Needs national publicity.
(b) Feels concern for Scopes.
(c) Seeks freedom of public education.
(d) Wants to debate Bryan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the 1920s, which denominational leaders stress the divine inspiration of the Bible and its literal interpretation?

2. What question does the Scopes trial rest on?

3. The anti-evolution crusade revives in the 1920s due partly to high school enrollments at all time highs and what else?

4. After 1923, anti-evolutionists begin focusing on which state for legal action?

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

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