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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Gordon's opinion of Nora after reading Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Nora must be a feminist.
(b) Nora must not care how her black students feel.
(c) Nora must be trying to offend the boys in her class.
(d) Nora must not have read the book.

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

4. Who is Gordon McLean?
(a) An exchange student from Scotland.
(b) A student in Nora's class.
(c) The chairman of the P.T.A.
(d) A student who works on the school newspaper.

5. According to Nora Baines, what or who had been a victim of assaults in the previous school year?
(a) The school mascot.
(b) Members of the glee club.
(c) The chairs in the cafeteria.
(d) Library books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Barney and Luke claim happened to them over the summer?

2. What nickname do Barney and Luke have for their principal?

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

4. In which situation does Deirdre state that she is terrifying?

5. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?

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