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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?
(a) "They."
(b) "The novelists."
(c) "The composers"
(d) The wordsmiths."

2. What does Barney want to do as an adult?
(a) Barney wants to be a librarian.
(b) Barney wants to be a writer.
(c) Barney wants to be a researcher.
(d) Barney wants to be a teacher.

3. For what purpose does Barney suggest finding Mrs. Salter?
(a) To convince her to return to the school.
(b) To throw her a party.
(c) To interview her for the school newspaper.
(d) To get her advice on an essay.

4. Who does Carl suggest should be photographed to balance out the wall of photos?
(a) Models.
(b) The kitchen and custodial staff.
(c) The teaching staff.
(d) The students.

5. Who does Kate say she would like to see debate Carl McLean?
(a) Maggie Crowley.
(b) Nora.
(c) Deirdre.
(d) Barney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Dickenson, is the best way to fight a lie?

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

3. What does Barney ask Kate to make her call him crude before walking away?

4. How does Nora describe the words like "clergyperson" and "policeperson"?

5. Where did Deirdre work previous to joining George Mason High School?

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