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The Day They Came to Arrest the Book | Quiz

Nat Hentoff
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1)

When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney? (from Chapter 6)

To buy another copy.
To borrow a copy from another school.
An audio version.
Her own private copy.
2)

Who admits to ignoring Frank Sylvester and Helen Cook since the vote? (from Chapter 15)

Maggie Crowley.
Nora Baines.
Deirdre Fitzgerald.
Principal Moore
3)

Where is the debate being held? (from Chapter 7)

The auditorium.
The library.
The cafeteria.
A classroom.
4)

What does Nora wish to speak to Deidre about when she enters the library? (from Chapter 6)

New books in the library.
The weather.
Her overdue books.
Principal Moore.
5)

It is Black's belief that having the ability to explore, grow and adapt free of government control will create what for the people? (from Chapter 7)

Misery and anguish.
Sense and sensibility.
Happiness and security.
Fortune and prosperity.
6)

What does Moore ask Deirdre to do with the library's copies of Huckleberry Finn? (from Chapter 9)

Mail them back to their publisher.
To put them under her desk.
Bring them to his office.
Hide them in a closet.
7)

Who recants their original vote to ban Huckleberry Finn in a newspaper editorial? (from Chapter 15)

Matthew Griswold.
Reuben Foster.
Carl McLean.
Sandy Wicks.
8)

What does Steve Turney believe about many of the individuals who have complained about Huckleberry Finn? (from Chapter 16)

That they are overreacting.
That they have carefully studied the book.
That they have not read the book.
That they are villainizing Mark Twain.
9)

Why does Griswold believe high school students should not be allowed to have free choice? (from Chapter 8)

Students are too selfish.
Students are not able to think clearly.
Students lack common sense.
Students are not ready for such degrees of freedom.
10)

What is the title of the debate? (from Chapter 7)

"Is Individual Freedom Worth Fighting For?"
"Is America out of Hand?"
"Is Individual Freedom Getting out of Hand?"
"Is America really Free?"
11)

What right(s) does Kate feel are being infringed on by having to read "Huckleberry Finn"? (from Chapter 12)

The right to freedom of education.
The right to speak freely and demonstrate.
The right to freedom of choice.
The right to be free from racism and sexism.
12)

What does Kate say Gordon should not have to be reminded of in class? (from Chapter 9)

Discrimination.
Sexism.
The Huckleberry Finn controversy.
Prejudice.
13)

Who is Hugo Black? (from Chapter 7)

A participant in the debate.
A Supreme Court Justice
A student in Maggie's class.
A school janitor.
14)

What advice does Karen give Barney on his article? (from Chapter 13)

To write it strongly and accurately.
To be repectful.
To stay objective.
To cite his sources.
15)

Deidre realizes she is late for a meeting with whom? (from Chapter 6)

Carl McLean.
Nora Baines.
Maggie Crowley.
Principal Moore.
16)

What does Barney want printed next to his article? (from Chapter 11)

A photo of Principal Moore.
A photo of Mark Twain.
An illustration of Huckleberry Finn.
A photo of Karen Salter.
17)

What does Barney say will happen when his story is published? (from Chapter 13)

Karen Salter will be a heroine.
He will be expelled from school.
Principal Moore will be fired.
The "Huckleberry Finn" issue will be quickly settled.
18)

A teacher at the school has filed a complaint against the book for what reason? (from Chapter 10)

Drug and alcohol abuse.
Violence.
Sexism.
Religious intolerance.
19)

After local press publicizes the issues at the school, who begins to show interest in the story? (from Chapter 14)

The international press.
National news stations.
Talk show hosts.
Human rights organizations.
20)

Where is the school board meeting held? (from Chapter 16)

The school auditorium.
The town hall.
The school cafteria.
The public library.
21)

What kind of behavior does Griswold believe freedom to be? (from Chapter 8)

A natural behavior.
A devious behavior.
A social behavior.
A learned behavior.
22)

What does Barney compare the banning of "Huckleberry Finn" to? (from Chapter 11)

Nazi actions.
The novel, "1984".
Communism.
Living in Prison.
23)

What has Deirdre heard some people described as worse than books that degrade minorities? (from Chapter 9)

Books that glorify war.
Badly written books.
Books with no minorities at all.
Books that degrade women.
24)

At the end of the chapter, what does Barney proclaim is now a personal issue for him? (from Chapter 11)

The running of the school paper.
The "Huckleberry Finn" controversy.
The First Amendment.
Racism.
25)

What is Barney's full first name? (from Chapter 6)

Barnabas.
Barnum.
Barnard.
Barnett.
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