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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following authors is mentioned as having been attacked in the past?
(a) Kurt Vonnegut.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Charles Dickens.

2. What occurred prior to Mrs. Salters leaving her position at the school?
(a) An assault.
(b) An affair.
(c) An accident.
(d) An altercation.

3. What reason does Nora give for Mrs. Salter's departure?
(a) Mrs. Salter took early retirement.
(b) Mrs. Salter had fallen ill.
(c) Mrs. Salter was offered a better position elsewhere.
(d) Mr. Moore didn't like Mrs. Salter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?

2. According to Nora, how did Principal Moore deal with controversial books?

3. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?

4. Who does Principal Moore request to come to see him first thing in the morning?

5. What is the topic of the debate Maggie invites Nora and her class to attend?

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