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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is the book that Barney is seeking?
(a) Another sudent has borrowed the book.
(b) Nora has borrowed the book.
(c) The book has been replaced.
(d) The book has been "removed".

3. Which of the following books is on the reading list for Nora's class?
(a) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
(b) The Hobbit.
(c) A Tale of Two Cities.
(d) The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

4. What does Kate say Gordon should not have to be reminded of in class?
(a) Sexism.
(b) The Huckleberry Finn controversy.
(c) Discrimination.
(d) Prejudice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Deirdre heard some people described as worse than books that degrade minorities?

2. Who does Principal Moore have a telephone conversation with at the beginning of Chapter 9?

3. When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney?

4. At Deidre's former place of employment, who was responsible for choosing the books?

5. What does Nora anticipate will happen at the school over the "Huckleberry Finn" issue?

(see the answer key)

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