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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Deirdre and Nora discuss the truth behind what happened to Mrs. Salter?
(a) At a coffeeshop.
(b) In the school library.
(c) At a fast food joint.
(d) In the teachers' lounge.

2. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?
(a) Authors often use pseudonyms.
(b) Authors are free to write whatever they want to.
(c) Authors are not all male.
(d) Authors don't make much money.

3. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?
(a) Bonjour, America.
(b) Discovering America.
(c) Democracy in America.
(d) America and her People.

4. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?
(a) Keep a journal.
(b) Read novels.
(c) Watch the evening news.
(d) Interview local historians.

5. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?
(a) "The composers"
(b) The wordsmiths."
(c) "The novelists."
(d) "They."

Short Answer Questions

1. In which situation does Deirdre state that she is terrifying?

2. According to Nora, how did Principal Moore deal with controversial books?

3. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?

4. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?

5. Who is Gordon McLean?

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