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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?
(a) "The composers"
(b) "The novelists."
(c) The wordsmiths."
(d) "They."

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

3. What does Barney want to do as an adult?
(a) Barney wants to be a researcher.
(b) Barney wants to be a librarian.
(c) Barney wants to be a writer.
(d) Barney wants to be a teacher.

4. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?
(a) A book review procedure should take place.
(b) The complaints should be submitted to the school board.
(c) The complaints should be ignored.
(d) The books should be banned immediately.

5. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?
(a) Read novels.
(b) Keep a journal.
(c) Interview local historians.
(d) Watch the evening news.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the school the students attend?

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

3. What is the topic of the book Barney went to the library to find?

4. What does Nora wish to speak to Deidre about when she enters the library?

5. What reason does Nora give for Mrs. Salter's departure?

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