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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word does Kate use to describe sexism and racism?
(a) Unbelieveable
(b) Inevitable.
(c) Comfortable.
(d) Acceptable.

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

4. As Nora passes Gordon in the hall, what does he proclaim?
(a) That Gordon will be dropping her class.
(b) That the school football team just won a game.
(c) That Huckleberry Finn is dead.
(d) That Nora's job is in trouble.

5. Which of the following describes Deidre Fitzgerald?
(a) A petite, fashionable woman.
(b) A short, heavy-set woman with glasses.
(c) An elderly woman with short hair.
(d) A tall, slender woman with a kind voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Moore consider searching the school for before Mr. McLean arrives?

2. Who does Carl suggest should be photographed to balance out the wall of photos?

3. Why did Mrs. Salter become frustrated by her job?

4. What does Nora state about books in general?

5. What did the school founder George Mason claim?

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