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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Salter become frustrated by her job?
(a) Students never returned books by their due dates.
(b) Mrs. Salter became tired of explaining why certain books were no longer unavailable.
(c) There were not enough books in the library.
(d) Mrs. Salter was told to remove books from the library on a daily basis.

2. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?
(a) That the references are simply a sign of the times.
(b) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.
(c) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(d) That the references really aren't that offensive.

3. Which of the following books is on the reading list for Nora's class?
(a) A Tale of Two Cities.
(b) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
(c) The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
(d) The Hobbit.

4. What does Mr. Moore consider searching the school for before Mr. McLean arrives?
(a) An image of Martin Luther King.
(b) Deirdre, so she can join the meeting.
(c) A copy of "Huckleberry Finn".
(d) A more comfortable chair for his office.

5. What is the title of the debate?
(a) "Is America really Free?"
(b) "Is Individual Freedom Getting out of Hand?"
(c) "Is America out of Hand?"
(d) "Is Individual Freedom Worth Fighting For?"

Short Answer Questions

1. In his meeting with Nora, what does Principal Moore say causes teacher burnout?

2. When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney?

3. For what purpose does Barney suggest finding Mrs. Salter?

4. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?

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

(see the answer key)

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