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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Barney's full first name?
(a) Barnett.
(b) Barnum.
(c) Barnard.
(d) Barnabas.

2. When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney?
(a) An audio version.
(b) Her own private copy.
(c) To borrow a copy from another school.
(d) To buy another copy.

3. What did de Tocqueville fear was lost in an effort by Americans to assimilate?
(a) Freedoms.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Culture.
(d) Traditions.

4. Who is Carl McLean?
(a) The school superintendant.
(b) A student in Nora's class.
(c) Gordon's father.
(d) The leader of the Parent Teacher Association.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?

3. What reason does Nora give for Mrs. Salter's departure?

4. Why does Griswold think schools should introduce religious concepts?

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

(see the answer key)

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