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

2. In his meeting with Nora, what does Principal Moore say causes teacher burnout?
(a) Overreaction.
(b) Planning too many activities.
(c) Coaching too many sports.
(d) Indifference.

3. What does Mr. McLean do when he arrives for his meeting with Mr. Moore?
(a) He stares in surprise at the portraits on the wall.
(b) He tears pages out of a copy of the novel.
(c) He reads passages from the novel.
(d) He asks that Nora join the meeting.

4. What action does Gordon take after reading Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Gordon burns the book.
(b) Gordon drops out of Nora's class.
(c) Gordon starts and argument with Nora.
(d) Gordon asks his father to file a complaint.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora state about books in general?

2. How does Nora react to the complaint over Huckleberry Finn?

3. How does Barney say Kate gets her fun?

4. Who will represent The Citizen's League for the Preservation of American Values in the debate?

5. How does Maggie hope to get her students to learn to think for themselves?

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