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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Barney named after?
(a) His uncle.
(b) A famous author.
(c) A comic strip character.
(d) His grandfather.

2. In Matthew's story, what was the topic of the speaker's speech?
(a) The miracles of the mind.
(b) The marvels of the body.
(c) The mysteries of the universe.
(d) The essence of the soul.

3. What does Luke compare his mother to in an effort to convey the lack of freedom in his life?
(a) A school principal.
(b) A fairy tale step-mother.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A warden.

4. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?
(a) Authors often use pseudonyms.
(b) Authors are free to write whatever they want to.
(c) Authors are not all male.
(d) Authors don't make much money.

5. What does Gordon say about his parents?
(a) They don't know the meaning of the word 'discipline'.
(b) They are strict.
(c) They are tough like prison guards.
(d) They are too lenient.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Nora describe the words like "clergyperson" and "policeperson"?

3. Where is the book that Barney is seeking?

4. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?

5. Which of the following books is mentioned as having been attacked in the past?

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