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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reuben Foster doing at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Composing a letter to Deirdre Fitzgerald.
(b) Role-playing conversations.
(c) Speaking with Carl McLean.
(d) Reading through "Huckleberry Finn".

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 really aren't that offensive.
(c) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(d) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.

3. What does Mr. Moore believe will happen in Nora's class?
(a) The book will no longer be taught.
(b) The black students will be excused from the class.
(c) The book will be taught in the context of anti-racism.
(d) The book will be censored of all offensive content.

4. Who does Principal Moore have a telephone conversation with at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Maggie Crowley.
(b) Carl McLean.
(c) Nora Baines.
(d) A member of the school board.

5. What kind of behavior does Griswold believe freedom to be?
(a) A social behavior.
(b) A learned behavior.
(c) A devious behavior.
(d) A natural behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what is said to be the enemy of true freedom?

2. Who is Carl McLean?

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

4. What does Deirdre remind Moore he should be respectful of?

5. What does Nora say is actually tried when a book is on trial?

(see the answer key)

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