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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would be Griswold's preferred title for the debate?
(a) "Is False Freedom Giving True Freedom a Bad Name?"
(b) "Where is Freedom?"
(c) "Is America Free for All, or Just for Few?"
(d) "Is Undervaluing Freedom Ruining America?"

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

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

4. What does Barney ask Kate to make her call him crude before walking away?
(a) Barney suggests the books be burned.
(b) Barney suggests the book should be more sexist.
(c) Barney suggests Kate doesn't know how to read.
(d) Barney suggests Kate drop the class.

5. At which university was the speaker Matthew Griswold referred to in his story booed?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Yale.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. McLean do when he arrives for his meeting with Mr. Moore?

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

3. Who is Carl McLean?

4. What does Griswold suggest should happen with the book?

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

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