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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nora describe the words like "clergyperson" and "policeperson"?
(a) As perfectly acceptable words.
(b) As deformities of language.
(c) As slang in the age of political correctness.
(d) As examples of the flexibility of language.

2. Who will represent The Citizen's League for the Preservation of American Values in the debate?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Matthew Griswold.
(c) Principal Moore.
(d) Carl McLean.

3. What did the school founder George Mason claim?
(a) That children should be seen and not heard.
(b) That freedom of speech is a luxury.
(c) That money makes the world go 'round.
(d) That freedom of the press was vital.

4. Deidre realizes she is late for a meeting with whom?
(a) Principal Moore.
(b) Carl McLean.
(c) Nora Baines.
(d) Maggie Crowley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Moore notice about the guest speakers whose photos hang on his wall?

2. What does Barney say about his parents?

3. What does Deirdre wonder about Barney as she watches him look through the card catalog?

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

5. What does Mr. McLean do when he arrives for his meeting with Mr. Moore?

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