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1. Lawyer: The 1925 Scopes Trial in Tennessee drew nationwide attention as it hinged on whether a public school could teach the concept of evolution. William Jennings Bryan, perennial presidential candidate and an avowed Christian, testified for the prosecution. Who was the lawyer that cross-examined him on the stand?
2. Activist: Many devout Christians deplored her and held her responsible for the ban on prayer in public schools. Who was the woman who established "American Atheists" in 1963?
3. Actor, screenwriter, and director: He started his show business career as a stand-up comedian but evolved into an improbable leading man, a screenwriter, and as a successful and respected director. At the 1978 Academy Awards, a screenplay which he co-wrote won Best Screenplay and was also named Best Film. He was also named Best Director and his co-star won Best Actress. Who is this individual, much of his comedy is based on his Jewish background, now deems himself agnostic?
4. Humanitarian: When she was but 19 months old, she suffered through a case of what many doctors have diagnosed as possible meningitis. She was left both deaf and blind. Aided by a creative and understanding care-giver and through her own indomitable spirit she became the first deaf/blind person to achieve a Bachelor's Degree. Who was this much admired woman?
5. Psychotherapist: He looked at human behavior with fresh eyes and opened up a whole new world of thought. His concept of trinity of the id, ego, and superego brought a structure to psychoanalysis. Who was this Austrian neurologist who changed the face of psychiatric thought?
6. Film Critic: If I plan to see a new film, I often turn to this film critic as I know I will get an opinion that generally meets my taste. He and Gene Siskel brought film criticism to public thought through their television program "At The Movies" (1986-2010). Who is this critic who co-hosted the program from 1986 to 2006 and continued as a press critic?
7. Entrepreneur: Mark Zuckerberg is said to be the youngest billionaire of modern times. Although he was bar mitzvahed at thirteen, early on he proclaimed his atheism. Along with four others he formed one of the most popular sites on the Internet. What is that site called?
8. Scientist: He is known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy". He is frequently seen as an expert commentator for media when new scientific developments hit the news. From from 1993 to 1998 he hosted "Bill Nye the Science Guy" on television where he aimed science education at children for over 100 episodes. In 2012 he outraged religious leaders over his views on what fundamental issue?
9. Philosopher: Her philosophical system was called Objectivism. Rather than presenting her concepts in a traditional scholarly paper, she wrote two novels in which she outlined her ideas in dramatic form. Who was the author who wrote "Atlas Shrugged" (1957) and "The Fountainhead"(1943)?
10. Author: He is a prolific author in a variety of subjects. His "Notes From A Small Island"(1995) brought him into prominence. Later, his "A Short History of Nearly Everything" (2003) brought science down to common terms. In "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" (2006) he told in humorous tones what it was like to grow up in Des Moines, Iowa. Who is this acclaimed writer?
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