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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the review hearing being held?
(a) In the auditorium.
(b) At the town library.
(c) At the town hall.
(d) In the school library.

2. In Matthew's story, what was the topic of the speaker's speech?
(a) The miracles of the mind.
(b) The mysteries of the universe.
(c) The marvels of the body.
(d) The essence of the soul.

3. What point does Griswold make about the Supreme Court upholding the separation of Church and state?
(a) That people will support a change someday.
(b) That slavery and segregation were once upheld, too.
(c) That the Supreme Court is full of clowns.
(d) That American will one day suffer as a result.

4. Why does Griswold approve of censorship?
(a) Because ignorance is bliss.
(b) Because young minds should be protected from pollution.
(c) Because Griswold is easily offended.
(d) Because Griswold realizes modern children are corrupt.

5. What does Lomax say can happen when one group is given the power to censor?
(a) The group can easily lose sight of its goals.
(b) The group can become ineffective with time.
(c) The group can easily turn on those who appointed it.
(d) The group can be faced with constant scrutiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be Griswold's preferred title for the debate?

2. What does Barney ask Kate to make her call him crude before walking away?

3. What does Mr. Dennis claim Jim and Huck's nudity in the novel suggests?

4. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?

5. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?

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