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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?
(a) The rich upperclass.
(b) Male, white people.
(c) The lobbyists in Washington.
(d) Powerful businessmen.

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

3. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?
(a) The modern age.
(b) The global economy.
(c) Themselves.
(d) The fields of science and technology.

4. What nickname do Barney and Luke have for their principal?
(a) Mr. Say-no-Moore.
(b) Mighty Mike.
(c) Moore the Bore.
(d) Monster Mike.

5. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?
(a) Bonjour, America.
(b) Democracy in America.
(c) America and her People.
(d) Discovering America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?

2. What did Mrs. Salter do after fighting with Mr. Moore about what was happening in the library?

3. Where do Deirdre and Nora discuss the truth behind what happened to Mrs. Salter?

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

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

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