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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Deidre's former place of employment, who was responsible for choosing the books?
(a) A committee of local citizens.
(b) Deirdre.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The headmistress.

2. What does Barney offer Principal Moore should his article be published?
(a) To leave his name out of the article.
(b) The chance to speak to the television press.
(c) To step down as editor of the school paper.
(d) The opportunity to write a reply.

3. What would be Griswold's preferred title for the debate?
(a) "Is America Free for All, or Just for Few?"
(b) "Is Undervaluing Freedom Ruining America?"
(c) "Is False Freedom Giving True Freedom a Bad Name?"
(d) "Where is Freedom?"

4. Why does Griswold approve of censorship?
(a) Because Griswold is easily offended.
(b) Because Griswold realizes modern children are corrupt.
(c) Because young minds should be protected from pollution.
(d) Because ignorance is bliss.

5. What has Deirdre heard some people described as worse than books that degrade minorities?
(a) Books that glorify war.
(b) Books with no minorities at all.
(c) Badly written books.
(d) Books that degrade women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moore claim in his local TV interview?

2. What action does Gordon take after reading Huckleberry Finn?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 11, some students object to staying in what sort of class?

4. What organization will the lawyer invited to the debate represent?

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

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