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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nora, how did Principal Moore deal with controversial books?
(a) He would let the P.T.A. decide what to do.
(b) He would ask Mrs. Salter to remove them from the library.
(c) He would encourage students to read them.
(d) He would tear out the pages with offensive content.

2. What offends Gordon about the novel, Huckleberry Finn?
(a) The novel's stereotypical characters.
(b) The portrayal of women in the novel.
(c) The use of the word "nigger" in the novel.
(d) The novel's sexual content.

3. In his meeting with Nora, what does Principal Moore say causes teacher burnout?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Coaching too many sports.
(c) Overreaction.
(d) Planning too many activities.

4. Who is Carl McLean?
(a) A student in Nora's class.
(b) Gordon's father.
(c) The school superintendant.
(d) The leader of the Parent Teacher Association.

5. Where is the book that Barney is seeking?
(a) Nora has borrowed the book.
(b) The book has been replaced.
(c) Another sudent has borrowed the book.
(d) The book has been "removed".

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?

2. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?

3. What does Luke compare his mother to in an effort to convey the lack of freedom in his life?

4. What is the title of the debate?

5. It is Black's belief that having the ability to explore, grow and adapt free of government control will create what for the people?

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