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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Moore consider searching the school for before Mr. McLean arrives?
(a) An image of Martin Luther King.
(b) Deirdre, so she can join the meeting.
(c) A copy of "Huckleberry Finn".
(d) A more comfortable chair for his office.

2. What does Mr. Moore believe will happen in Nora's class?
(a) The book will be censored of all offensive content.
(b) The book will be taught in the context of anti-racism.
(c) The book will no longer be taught.
(d) The black students will be excused from the class.

3. What does Moore commend Barney on?
(a) For his interest in school activities.
(b) For attending the review hearing.
(c) For his perfect score on a test.
(d) For his balanced presentation of the issues in the school paper.

4. What is Matthew Griswold's concern about freedom?
(a) That freedom is undervalued.
(b) That freedom is localized.
(c) That freedom is disappearing.
(d) That freedom is less individualized.

5. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Luke thinks Gordon is seeking attention.
(b) Luke thinks Gordon is right.
(c) Luke thinks Gordon is overreacting.
(d) Luke thinks Gordon is misunderstanding the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kate's opinion of Huckleberry Finn?

2. According to Griswold, who has the right to participate in the activities of pubic school systems?

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

4. What kind of behavior does Griswold believe freedom to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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